Project Manager

MV Transportation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services provider is seeking a Project Manager in Detroit, Michigan, responsible for leading daily operations and ensuring compliance with contract policies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of management experience in a paratransit environment and strong communication skills. The role includes managing performance, training staff, and overseeing safety programs. The starting salary range is $99,000 - $110,000.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of management experience in a paratransit environment.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of company policy and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-time performance and team.
• Train and mentor location staff.
• Communicate effectively with staff and support team.
• Oversee safety and training programs.
• Maintain client contact to meet expectations.
• Review key operational metrics.

Skills

Management experience in paratransit environment

Scheduling and personnel management

Strong written and verbal skills

Knowledge of contractual obligations

Managing fast paced environment

Job description

Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a Project Manager who will provide support in the daily operations, leadership and direction of the team and ensure delivery of annual business plans. He/she will control the daily operation of our transportation contract, in compliance with the policies of the contracting agency and in conformance with company procedures. The Project Manager is primarily responsible for but not limited to:

• Effectively manage on-time performance and team.
• Identify, select, train and mentor location staff.
• Effectively and frequently communicate with location staff and support team members.
• Assist in overseeing safety and training programs, plans and processes to ensure compliance with company, contract and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to maintain the safety culture of the division.
• Maintain client contact routinely to meet or exceed expectations.
• Assist with conducting periodic departmental audits.
• Daily, weekly and monthly review of key operational metrics.
• Implement, promote and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Participates in location labor and employee relations activities.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Must have one (1) to three (3) years of management experience in a similar sized paratransit environment.
• The ideal candidate would have experience in scheduling and personnel management and training.
• Must be able to work independently and have strong written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of the contractual obligations is a must to perform this job correctly.
• Knowledge of company policy assures that the field operator is using consistent measures to assess a drivers’ activity.
• Experience managing fast paced environment.

Starting salary range: $99,000 - $110,000

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.