Contract Manager

Olameter Corporation; Waukesha (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utility services company as a Project Manager, where you'll coordinate and execute utility locating projects while ensuring the highest quality of service. This role involves managing a dedicated team, maintaining safety standards, and fostering excellent customer relationships. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking organization offers a supportive environment for your professional growth. If you have a passion for leadership and project management, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and safety standards for field staff.
• Manage project budget and ensure quality service delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Tools

Handheld Devices

Databases

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 provide the highest quality of service while maintaining safety. Ensures the project remains within budget and provides exceptional customer service to clients.

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:

1. Ensure proper training of all field staff and uphold safety standards. Take immediate steps to resolve any unsafe working conditions.
2. Collaborate with office and field staff on route schedules, invoicing, errors, training, payroll, employee status changes, and other employee-related issues.
3. Verify that all routes are completed, ensuring quality and timeliness. Schedule re-reads, shut-offs, and other special consideration customers as needed.
4. Track daily completions, labor hours, etc. Run reports and supply production information as requested by Director, Corporate, or Customer.
5. Perform staff management functions including monitoring and resolving on-the-job problems, setting performance standards, analyzing staffing levels, interviewing and selecting new employees; facilitate staff training, coaching, cross-training, and mentoring; perform performance evaluations, resolve employee concerns; perform disciplinary counseling, and perform terminations with Human Resources assistance.
6. Maintain a strong working relationship with customers, keeping them informed regularly. Work with Regional Manager to introduce the client to Olameter Corporation's additional services and grow the business.
7. Manage and maintain the project budget. Review operating costs, familiarize with project revenue projections and contracts.
8. Keep records, track project performance, and produce reports as requested.
9. May perform route-related project duties as needed if qualified.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7 am-5 pm, with possible Saturday work.
• Work remotely from the Grand Forks area.
• Three (3) or more years' experience supervising/managing people and large-scale projects. Experience with remote/offsite projects is helpful. Two years' work experience in utility-related environments such as meter installation, smart meter technology, utilities work, or similar is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required; company vehicle will be provided.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to retrieve and enter information into handheld devices or databases.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to locate addresses by reading maps and using handheld devices.
• Professional interaction and communication with customers.
• Must pass the Meter-Pro test.
• Ability to walk routes, including stairs and unpaved/rough terrain.

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 committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined by law.

If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying online or need accommodations during the interview, contact us at [phone].

We encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career! #INDLUS