AMI Project Manager - any location

A Texas based service company is looking for qualified Project Managers to organize and oversee the daily operations of complex Field Deployment Projects based throughout the United States.

Project Managers will be tasked with leading all aspects of the project with an emphasis on safety & accountability, task management, project reporting, project staffing, fleet management, scheduling, customer engagement, and management of individual Project Supervisors.

The ideal candidates will be competent in managing a large field services organization, work order management systems, project management, and utility safety processes. Expertise in the discipline of utility metering is strongly preferred. Pay will be commensurate with experience and skills.

The ability to travel for different projects will be required and will be a prerequisite of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Daily management of AMI Deployment activities.
• Responsible for adherence to all practices on site and in the field during deployment.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and documented.
• Lead training and documentation for all individuals on the AMI team.
• Manage project according to budget and project timeline ensuring profitability and customer commitments are met.
• Develop project changes as needed and implement processes for tracking progress towards goal attainment.
• Responsible for daily inventory tracking and reconciliation.
• Manage fleet acquisition and maintenance.
• Maintain and understand contractual obligations, scope of work requirements, and customer commitments relative to the project.
• Calculate, document, and track progress for all project KPIs and report updates to management.
• Oversee customer support, call center, and claims processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Actively participate in project accounting
• Work cross functionally with Network Operations Center, Sales Team, Inside Support, and Executive Team to ensure project success.
• Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics for management review.
• Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established laws and regulations.

Desired Characteristics

• Desired Characteristics:

• Proven experience as Project Manager or Group Leader within a Project Management Team or equivalent position.
• Knowledge of electricity and specifically knowledge of electrical metering.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a large and diverse team of people to desired results.
• Proven experience in managing large, high-profile projects. (Utility industry is a plus)
• Certified Utility Safety Professional a strong consideration.
• Proven experience in process development, process change, and process management.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Knowledge of industry legal rules and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Familiarity with MS Office and various business software. (proficiency in Excel)
• Great communication skills, must write well, speak well, and be able to communicate very effectively.
• Must be a team player!!

Texas Meter & Device is an EOE.