Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering right of way maintenance and clearing projects safely, profitably, and on schedule. This role oversees both manual field operations and equipment-based clearing activities while serving as a primary point of contact for customers. In addition to project execution, this position plays an active role in developing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting growth within existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution and Operations

• Plan, schedule, and manage multiple concurrent right of way projects across manual and equipment-based crews
• Coordinate daily and weekly production activities involving climbers, bucket truck crews, and mechanical clearing equipment
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with contract requirements, utility standards, environmental constraints, and safety policies
• Monitor production rates, labor utilization, and equipment deployment to maintain profitability
• Conduct regular site visits to verify quality, safety, and progress
• Resolve field issues quickly and professionally with crews, inspectors, and customers
• Financial and Administrative Management
• Develop project budgets and cost forecasts
• Track job costs, production, and margins throughout the life of the project
• Review and approve time, production reporting, and field documentation
• Support billing, change orders, and contract compliance
• Identify cost overruns early and implement corrective action
• Customer Relations and Business Development
• Serve as a primary customer contact for assigned accounts
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with utility clients, inspectors, and stakeholders
• Proactively identify additional work opportunities within existing service areas
• Support estimating and proposal efforts by providing field insight, production data, and operational input
• Represent the company professionally in meetings, site walks, and customer reviews
• Leadership and Team Development
• Lead foremen, supervisors, and crews with clear expectations and accountability
• Reinforce a culture of safety, productivity, and professionalism
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of field leadership
• Mentor developing supervisors and project staff
  
  

Required Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience managing right of way maintenance or clearing operations
• Demonstrated experience overseeing manual crews and heavy equipment operations
• Strong working knowledge of bucket truck operations, climbing operations, and equipment based clearing methods
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and multiple active projects
• Experience working directly with utility customers or similar infrastructure clients
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• High level of personal accountability and decision-making ability
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in utility corridor work, transmission or distribution environments
• Experience supporting estimating, proposals, or contract negotiations
• Familiarity with job cost tracking systems and production reporting tools
  
  

Physical and Work Environment

• Regular field presence required in outdoor environments
• Ability to travel within assigned service territory
• Occasional extended hours based on project demands
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Strong, repeatable customer relationships
• Consistent margin performance
• Crews that are productive, compliant, and engaged
• Customers who call you first, not last