Foreman (Surface Prep Projects)

Federal Signal Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead blasting crews onsite and offsite, plan schedules, and coordinate manpower, equipment, and logistics for each assignment. The PM will serve as the face of Hog Technologies while visiting customer locations.

The role requires 5+ years in a services-management capacity, strong communication, and a sense of urgency to drive tasks to completion. Travel is expected, with a full-time schedule and 24/7 availability for requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field managing a services division.
• Excellent organization and proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, direct, coach and develop a diverse, high performing team through coordination and supervision of the team members on location within the department
• Plan, organize and execute daily/weekly work schedules based on business needs and availability
• Determine staffing and equipment needs, planning staff development as well as internal role development
• Monitor and evaluate performance of each team member with clear expectations, feedback, coaching and appraisals
• Maintain and build customer relationships in competitive locations while identifying expansion opportunities to drive profitability
• Develop and maintain a customer retention program
• 24/7 availability for schedule requests/revisions via phone and/or email
• Create alliances with known contractors to improve bid opportunities
• Create and adhere to monthly and annual departmental budgets while driving profitability through efficiency
• Weekly management meetings to discuss achievements, problems, concerns, goals and forecast
• Manage and promote the company’s purpose and priorities
• Travel as required and pass background checks and drug tests

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

The Project Manager provides leadership and direction to blasting crews both onsite and offsite, prepares project schedules, coordinates manpower, equipment, and logistics for each assignment. This position is responsible for planning and managing the sequence of project activities to ensure deadlines are met and projects progress smoothly through completion. This role requires strong customer service communication skills, as the PM will serve as the face of Hog Technologies while working onsite at customer locations.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Motivate, direct, coach and develop a diverse, high performing team through coordination and supervision of the team members on location within the department
• Plan, organize and execute daily/weekly work schedules based on business needs and availability
• Determine staffing and equipment needs, planning staff development as well as internal role development
• Monitor and evaluate performance of each team member clearly communicating the expectations for the position, performance feedback, coaching and appraisals
• Maintain and build customer relationships in competitive geographical locations while recognizing the locations where expansion is necessary to drive profitability and build presence
• Develop and maintain a customer retention program
• 24/7 availability for schedule requests/revisions from current and potential customers received via phone and/or email
• Create alliances with known contractors to increase our opportunity of a successful bid
• Create and adhere to monthly and annual departmental budget while driving profitability by focusing on efficiency optimization
• Weekly management meetings to discuss department’s achievements, problems, concerns, goals and forecast
• Manage and promote company’s purpose and priorities

Required Education And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field managing a services division
• Must be able to work independently
• Mechanical aptitude is necessary
• Must be an energetic self-starter and have an intense sense of urgency; and capable of following tasks through to completion.
• Must possess the ability to multitask with a strong attention to detail.
• Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization and proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated with abilities to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Decision maker
• Exceptional Communication skills
• Proven experience in people management
• Maintain confidentiality at all levels for the president, team members and the company

Supervisory Responsibility - this position is responsible for the direct supervision of the service and stripe removal department team members.

Work Environment - this job operates as business needs primarily in the field with the team and at times in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - this is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are driven per business needs. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - this position will require travel from time to time.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications - must pass a background check and drug test

Benefits of Employment at Hog Technologies

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including;

• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• tuition reimbursement

We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.