Project Manager (Raleigh, NC, US, 27604) - The Davey Tree Expert Company

Position Overview

The Construction Project Manager works under the direction of an Account Manager to deliver exceptional results on small to medium sized client projects. This role has accountability for team management, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing as well as meeting client specifications safely and with acceptable quality. This is a mid-level leadership role, and individuals are expected to have a high degree of demonstrated leadership and technical competence. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is a middle management role with both client and team management responsibilities.
 

Job Duties

• Plans, organizes, and executes projects to meet client scope while staying within budget, quality, and time constraints. The complexity and size of projects are low to medium.* 
• Partners closely with Senior Project Manager or Account Manager to deliver client outcomes by attending meetings, capturing action items, following up on project issues, facilitating change management, organizing, and updating project deliverables and reporting.*
• Directly supervises the activities of Foreman, and/or Project Coordinators.*
• Serves as a single point of contact to clients on project deliverables.*
• Collaborates with field operations, other managers and support staff to deliver successful projects.*
• Actively troubleshoots and resolves large, complex issues.*
• Begins to be responsible for the project's financial success and development of recovery plans as required.*
• Responsible for fiber construction integrity and overall project quality.*
• Accountable for timely client billing and invoice approvals.*
• Leads the hiring, selection, and onboarding of new team members. *
• Investigates and resolves employee concerns; involving Talent Management and/or HR support partners when necessary. *
• Participates in proposal and bid development. 
• Provides or organizes employees’ on-the-job training, skill development, and ongoing performance feedback. *
• Responsible for the team’s goal setting, safety, quality, and time management. 
• Serves as a mentor to team members to enhance their understanding of fiber construction best practices and client requirements. 
• Provides production reports and forecasts on estimated project dates. *
• Conducts onsite field visits to inquire, observe, and help identify challenges and improve processes. 
• Partners with the Safety Team to conduct required safety programs and investigations.  Submits required documentation. 
• Plans and executes necessary change management activities with their team.
• Creates and maintains process and procedures documentation.
• Understands and trains others on proper use of document management systems, data privacy requirements and document sharing procedures.
• Ensures the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Reacts safely and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Reports and responds timely and accurately to their supervisor.
• Participates in employee and professional training events as assigned.
• Travels (up to 75%) for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

Qualifications

Required:

• High-school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of electric utility or telecommunications industry experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence, and direct team members. Exhibits a growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with limited direct supervision.
• Understanding of operations, processes, and standards in the utility industry or related field. 
• Understanding of contracts.
• Experience in project planning or construction management.
• Required: Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate consequences and implement resources.
• Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry. 
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Draft intelligible, professional, and accurate correspondence in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Perform complex arithmetic computations.
• Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving varied situations.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• 4-5 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
• 2 years experience in project management, project planning, or construction management.
• OSHA 1910.269 qualified training is preferred but will be provided as required by the project (including, but not limited to, use and testing of rubber insulating gloves, electric meter change out, use of insulated measuring sticks, open enclosure methodology, and use of phasing tools).
• CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software knowledge, pole loading analysis software knowledge.
   

Additional Information

Benefits:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
    •    Group health plans*
    •    Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
    •    Life insurance*
    •    Paid parental leave
    •    401k with up to a 4% company match**
    •    Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
    •    Holidays and paid time off*
    •    Payroll savings plan*
    •    Charitable matching gift program*
    •    Employee referral bonus program *
    •    Employee Educational Scholarship*
    •    Davey Family Scholarship*
    •    20% discount on all Davey services*
    •    Cell phone discounts*
    •    Vehicle purchase discount program*
    •    Plus, so much more!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1