March 28, 2024
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Area Manager

Organization:
Novinium
Region:
United States, Washington, Seattle Area
End of contest:
February 11, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Manager
Description
Novinium is the world leader in technology to rejuvenate and extend the life of underground electrical cables, with a success rate that provides a better-than-new warranty. At Novinium we are driven to succeed and our core values of safety, quality, integrity, innovation, and learning inspire us to be the best at what we do.

Position Summary

Manage multiple injection crews at one or more customer locations.   This position is responsible for managing a team of employees, and for the day to day operations of a business group to ensure employees are working toward a common goal, remaining productive and avoiding conflict. From time-to-time, this position may fill in as a Team Lead or Regional Operations Manager.

Craftwork

  • Perform cable testing and analysis
  • Use TDR waveform and RF locating equipment
  • Locate cable paths
  • Perform air flow tests
  • Prepare cable for injection activities
  • Inject cables using sustained and un-sustained technologies
  • Inject feeder cable
  • Switch medium voltage electrical circuits
  • Perform electrical craftwork according to quality standards
  • Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner

Project Management

  • Identify out-of-scope work to get change-orders written and executed
  • Organize regular meetings with staff and management to discuss business updates, issues and opportunities
  • Transition project management and injection activities from planning to completion phase
  • Responsible for site safety during the contracting and start up phases
  • Uphold and communicate Novinium safety standards
  • Assess site safety and implement actions to prevent injury to property and personnel
  • Ensure safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel
  • Review subcontractor billing
  • Prepare client and subcontractor change orders
  • Maintain rolling stock and equipment
  •  Control travel expenditures direct reports
  • Coordinate injection and digging activities (Competency in excavation certification)
  • Provide field service and set up
  • Job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records
  • Perform inventory control (initial ordering, re-ordering supplies, and quarterly/monthly inventory counts) on crew assigned materials
  • Evaluate existing business procedures and recommend improvements
  • Oversee project activities, functions and resource use
  • Develop project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors, etc.
  • Identify required resources to implement project strategies and achieve project goals
  • Submit staffing requirements and assure requirements are fulfilled
  • Deploy company resources to achieve or improve on Novinium goals
  • Conduct and facilitate regular area meetings and administrative duties
  • Oversee quality and service of direct reports assigned to them
  • Oversee quality and service of Contractors working at their sites
  • Evaluate and write performance reviews of assigned direct reports
  • Approve time sheets for subcontractors and direct reports
  • Assign and/or realign work tasks, direct work flow and approve work done by subcontractors
  • Take corrective action to resolve employee disputes and productivity issues
  • Interview, participate in the hiring process and train new employees
  • Prepare and deliver employee development plans
  • Responsible for the development of injection techs or linemen for higher roles (Team Lead)
  • Act as steward of Novinium culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures
  • Manage activities of subcontractors
  • Utilize Novalytics to assure optimum crew performance

Financial Management

  • Work with the Regional Operations Manager to attain and manage direct margins
  • Review weekly dashboards to ensure crews are achieving forecast amounts
  • Control crew expenses such as labor, hotel, airline and rental car costs
  • Review crew billing on the Weekly Revenue Report
  • Identify and correct data input errors prior to submitting to Accounting
  • Understand subcontractor contracts to verify the work and ensure invoices are correct
  • Review and approve invoices for customers and subcontractors
  • Understand the customer contract, the current purchase order amount and ensure all monies are allocated correctly
  • Ensure all billable items are entered into Knomentous in an accurate and timely manner

Customer Relations

  • Provide positive customer service
  • Address customer issues and queries in an accurate and timely manner
  • Resolve customer issues to mutual satisfaction
  • Grow the customer relationship by actively engaging the customer at multiple organizational levels in cooperation with operational and sales executives

Job Specific Knowledge

  • Understanding of basic construction skills
  • Ability to read maps and plans
  • Intermediate level proficiency with/in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)
  • Ability to learn and use Novinium Project Management Software and other management tools

 JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

  • Accountability
  • Customer Relations
  • Decision Making
  • Directing Others
  • Effectiveness/Results Orientation
  • Employee Development & Training
  • People Management & Leadership
  • Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Project management
  • Safety
  • Technical Credibility
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • Experience managing others required
  • Prior construction experience in diverse industries
  • Able to deliver training at the field level

 Working Conditions

  • Approximately 65% travel
  • Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 feet
  • Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
  • Must conduct digging operations as required
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Working conditions may vary upon assignment, and may involve working outdoors in various weather conditions

The Area Manager position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with a company match. 

About Novinium

Novinium is the only full-service power cable expert that partners with utility companies of all sizes to keep their networks operating at peak performance, using the most advanced, cost-efficient, environmentally friendly methods available. Novinium's founder and CEO invented the revolutionary technology behind underground cable rejuvenation 30+ years ago, and the company continues to champion ways to keep power flowing to those who depend on it. We are also a proud recipient of best places to work award from Seattle Met Magazine.

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Contact

Novinium

1221 29th St. NW, Ste. D

Auburn

Washington United States

www.novinium.com


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