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Area Manager


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 80000
Posted: 15 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us:

Here at LAZ Parking we often say its not what we do its the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.

The Spirit of the Position:

The Area Manager supports the Director of Operations with a complete oversight for financials and operations of assigned portfolio to ensure 24/7 professional parking management. As a company devoted to promoting an employee-focused servant leadership culture the Director of Operations will support the programs and initiatives originating from our home office and help to support the individual needs of their operational teams throughout their assigned portfolio.

Principle Job Duties:

  • Develop and maintain client relationships to ensure business retention and increased revenue.
  • Oversee and maximize customer satisfaction manage expenses and maintain high service standards aligned with client expectations.
  • Lead direct and develop a team of employees identifying high-potential staff for organizational growth.
  • Daily Weekly Monthly and Annual financial and operational reports as required. including budget preparation and monthly profit/loss reviews.
  • Plan and execute the opening of new locations.
  • Serve as a liaison with parking patrons stakeholders local police and emergency management teams.
  • Understand implement and deliver all requirements that are outlined within the contractual agreement between LAZ Parking and our clients.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience

  • 2 years in Management role.
  • Knowledge of Excel Word Power Point and General Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Parking management experience of multiple locations is strongly preferred.

Skills

  • Ability to seek improvement and create an environment of idea sharing and creative problem solving.
  • Strong customer service skills and abilities.
  • Ability to be approachable and facilitate coaching conversations with employees and managers.
  • Ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges (Never Ever Give Up Attitude).
  • Ability to encourage open expression of ideas and opinions.
  • Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.

Physical Demands:

  • Willingness to work in the elements heat wind snow rain etc.
  • Ability to lift push and pull at least 10lbs.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to bend stoop squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: This position may be bonus eligible.

LAZ also provides additional benefits such as:

  • Optional life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Reimbursement for approved travel expenses

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions and lactation) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify


Required Experience:

Manager