A Field Project Manager oversees and manages projects that are executed by our field technicians in various locations, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Here’s a detailed job description for a Field Project Manager:

Job Title: Field Project Manager

Location: Field and In-Office

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview: The Field Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects from within the field to the office. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing resources, and ensuring that project objectives are met while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution:
   • Develop detailed project plans, including scope, scheduling and logistics.
   • Coordinate with other stakeholders and clients to define project requirements and expectations.
   • Oversee the execution of the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed as scheduled.
2. Resource Management:
   • Allocate and manage resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
   • Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to optimize project performance.
3. Team Leadership:
   • Lead and supervise field crews.
   • Provide guidance, support, and training to team members.
   • Foster a collaborative, safe, and productive work environment.
4. Quality Assurance:
   • Ensure that all work is performed to the highest quality standards and in compliance with relevant regulations and codes.
5. Safety Management:
   • Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
   • Conduct safety meetings and training sessions.
   • Ensure that all required safety meetings are held and documented properly, and that follow-up actions are taken as needed.
6. Stakeholder Communication:
   • Maintain regular communication with clients and stakeholders to provide project updates and address any issues.
   • Prepare and present progress reports, and other documentation as required.
7. Problem Solving:
   • Identify and resolve project-related issues and challenges.
   • Implement corrective actions and preventive measures as necessary.
   • Ensure that any concerns or complaints from the public are handled professionally and promptly, coordinating with local authorities or public relations as needed to resolve issues and maintain a positive community relationship.
8. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate project documentation, and progress reports.
   • Ensure that all project records are properly updated, archived, and accessible.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the electric utility industry.
• Proven experience in managing construction or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in the field.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including outdoor settings.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and Company needs.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based, with occasional field work as needed.
• May require working outside of regular business hours to meet project deadlines.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are offered.
• 401K with an excellent company match
• Paid Time Off and 9 company-paid holidays