General Manager - Moncks Corner, United States - Transdev

Description

• Ensuring that client expectations are met or exceeded, and that all contractual obligations are met.
• Meet or exceed strategic goals, mission and operational goals of the local system.
• Working with the client in developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
• Managing the overall day-to-day operation of the local transit organization, and either directly or indirectly overseeing the following functional areas within the organization: o Transportation operations o Fleet maintenance o Facility Maintenance o Safety and risk management o Security o Finance and accounting o Human resources o Marketing o Community relations
• Ensuring local employees are adequately trained and developed.
• Ensuring that the services provided by the transit system meets or exceeds the needs of the local community.
• Overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensuring adherence to annual operating and capital budgets.
• Communicating with stakeholders within the local community, including local client contacts, passengers, elected and appointed officials, media, civic and community groups, and other key stakeholders.
• Communicating with local, state and federal funding agencies.
• Participating in management company corporate activities as appropriate.
• Participating in industry forums (national, state and local) to remain abreast of industry issues, changes and innovation.
• Undertaking other appropriate tasks as directed by the local client or management company senior management.
• Conduct performance appraisals for local staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• College degree in transportation, management or related field (in selective cases, extensive transit experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree)
• Direct public transportation knowledge and experience (the number of years of experience required will depend on the size and complexity of the transit organization).
• Understanding of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and its funding requirements and resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, clients, media and other stakeholders.
• The ability to coach, counsel, teach, develop, motivate and empower staff to meet their performance goals and expectations.
• The ability to provide clear and visionary strategic direction to an organization.
• Strong capabilities in planning and organization.
• A working knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
• Strong background in employee and labor relations, with direct labor negotiations and/or grievance handling experience a plus.
• The ability to effectively manage conflict.
• The ability to effectively relate to sensitive political issues.