Contract Manager

Olameter Corporation; Kentwood (MI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead utility locating projects. This role involves overseeing the training of field staff, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and maintaining exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a company that values diversity and inclusion, providing services across North America. If you're ready to advance your career and take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Company Vehicle

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing large-scale utility projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility locating projects ensuring quality and safety.
• Supervise field staff and maintain project budget.

Skills

Project Management

Supervision

Safety Standards

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Handheld Devices

Job description

This position will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of a utility locating project. Hires, trains and ensures all staff are providing the highest quality of service while maintaining safety. Ensures the project remains within budget and provides exceptional customer service to client(s).

Position will be reporting in Grand Forks, ND, relocation allowance will be provided for the successful candidate that is located outside of Grand Forks.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper training of all field staff and uphold safety standards. Takes immediate steps to resolve any unsafe working conditions.
• Collaborate with office and field staff on route schedules, invoicing, errors, training, payroll, employee status changes and other employee related issues.
• Verify that all routes are completed ensuring quality and timeliness. Schedules re-reads, shut offs and other special consideration customers as needed.
• Track daily completions, labor hours, etc. Runs reports and supplies production information as requested by Director, Corporate or Customer.
• Perform staff management functions including monitor and resolve on-the-job problems, set appropriate performance standards, analyze staffing levels, interview and selects new employees; facilitate staff training, coaching, cross-training and mentoring; perform performance evaluations, resolve employee concerns; performs disciplinary counseling, and performs terminations with Human Resources assistance.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with customers, keeping them informed on a regular basis. Work with Regional Manager to introduce the client to Olameter Corporation additional services and grow business.
• Manage and maintain the project budget. Review operating costs become familiar with project revenue projections and contract.
• Keeps records, tracks project performance and produces reports as requested.
• May perform route related project duties as needed if qualified.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm, may require working some Saturdays.
• Works Remotely out of the Grand Forks area.
• Three (3) or more years' experience supervising/managing people and largescale projects. Experience with remote/offsite projects helpful. Two years' work
  experience in utility related environment such as meter installation, smart meter
  technology, utilities work, or similar experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required, will be provided company vehicle.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills using Microsoft office and the ability to retrieve and enter information into a handheld device or computer database.
• Ability to read, writes, and follows and completes written instructions.
• Ability to find locations/address by reading a map and handheld device.
• Ability to communicate and interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Must pass Meter-Pro test.
• Ability to walk route, which includes stairs and unpaved/rough terrain areas.
  
  

Olameter is one of the largest meter servicing companies in North America with over 1,500 employees providing services in 30 states and provinces to over 300 utilities.

Olameter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

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If you want to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today! #INDLUS