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Regional Operations Manager

$80k to $120k

Kla Irvine, Irvine, CA, United StatesLeadPosted Oct 21, 2026

Against the Irvine typical range

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Job Details: Job Location: KLA IRVINE

  • Irvine, CA, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $120000.00Salary/year, Regional Operations Manager Classification: Exempt Our Mission For almost a century, KLA’s mission is to create value by delivering world-class communications solutions. Your Impact The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Region to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency. This position oversees the development and execution of a wide range of projects and proposals across all verticals supported by KLA. The Regional Operations Manager will organize and oversee numerous programs and projects simultaneously assuring their completion in a timely, efficient manner from initial client meeting through client acceptance. A Glimpse of What You’ll Do Oversee the management of the Region’s productivity to ensure project turnaround times, expand client confidence, and build long-term relationships with external stakeholders Manage processes and work-flow throughout the region, implementing best practices to optimize efficiencies and the profitability of KLA’s programs and projects Interact regularly with leadership to ensure the Region’s operational priorities are aligned with KLA goals and directives Work closely with Human Resources to ensure compliance with KLA policies, procedures, and practices Consult with Director of Human Resources and Director of Operations regarding labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, etc. Oversee Regional budgets as well as controls and refines project specific expenses Manage client-partner relationships to drive project progress from inception to completion and leverages current and future contacts for further growth across all verticals supported by KLA Collaborate with Design Engineers and Operations staff to understand the specification of a project Collect and evaluates quotes from subcontractors supporting KLA Create estimates, quotes, schedules and timelines for prospective jobs for new and existing clients Oversee installation teams to ensure a balance of workload and targeted productive hours Act as onsite Manager to ensure client deliverables and expectations are met Collaborate with purchasing and warehouse department for vendor selection and to ensure products are received in a timely manner Lead project status meetings with clients and/or contractors Obtains permits and licenses from appropriate authorities Responsible for oversight of all projects through project close and client acceptance Maintain the ability to manage multiple projects with various clients simultaneously Manages workforce safety and production for site projects Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations Travels to various local or out of state/country locations with short notice to meet with clients for potential quotes or customer emergencies Leverages existing contacts and future customers to grow opportunities across all verticals supported by KLA Perform other incidental and related duties as required What You Bring Great communication and customer service skills Exceptional time management skills, ability to estimate work effort and time needed for various construction jobs Must possess strong writing skills for proposals and reports Technical & business acumen, understands construction methods, contracts, and blueprints Working proficiency with all MS Office tools Ability to operate independently, exercises appropriate judgement Ethical Conduct Great availability with a sense of urgency Team player with leadership abilities Bachelor’s degree preferred Three or more years’ professional experience in project management in the telecommunications industry Additional Information Full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may require long hours, weekend work and availability during off hours Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. 50% travel is expected. Passport is required Occasionally required lift or move up to 50 pounds Please note this job description, is meant to be a representation of the physical demands, work environment, and day-to-day activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job; it is not meant to be all-inclusive or limited to the above outline. To remain an industry leader, duties, responsibilities and activities of any KLA Laboratories employee may change, at any time, to meet the needs of the Company or the Customer, with or without notice.Qualifications:

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