Operations Manager - Natural Gas Utilities

Storti Quality Services, a Division of Magnolia River is hiring a Manager for our Natural Gas utility services group in the Minneapolis-St Paul area. This person will be responsible for leading the operations for our area utility and construction services clients throughout the region. They will be tasked with growing out a highly functioning team of inspectors and technicians along with support staff. This individual will also manage the productivity and profitability of the overall project/contract and team.
The ideal person is someone who has a background in Natural Gas distribution services with a proven track record of leading projects and teams.

Compensation range is $93,000 to $113,000.

Company vehicle will be provided

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and serve as a mentor to all field personnel.
• Monitor safety, quality, and productivity daily, and provide actionable written and verbal feedback to direct reports on a consistent basis.
• Enforce overall compliance including Operator Qualifications, Safety, eHASP, Contractor Standards, DOJTs, OSHA as directed by the Director.
• Develop and maintain a positive, productive work environment to foster the growth of productive
• Provide strategic and technical input to assist the overall growth of the Division. This includes, but is not limited to, territorial opportunities, participation in conferences, promotional literature, and/or unique client relationships.
• Actively engage in the budget process, meeting budget expectations, exceeding revenue projections, and income targets.
• Manage the labor and non-labor expenses associated with performing Services he/she is responsible for within the boundaries of the approved budget.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of creative cost-saving and income improvement solutions for meeting and/or exceeding the firm’s financial targets and goals.
• Responsible for providing accurate financial forecasting to senior management.
• Responsible, with the help of other senior leadership, for the review of professional service agreements, proposals, and cost estimates for projects, arranging for their review and execution by senior management.
• Responsible for performance management and career development of staff to enhance employee personal growth, morale, and the ability to advance within the organization. This includes identification of key individuals and proper succession planning.
• Provide for and coordinate with internal necessary personnel, all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and other related equipment, supplies and training deemed necessary to properly perform work as it pertains to the geographic location and/or the best interest of the client or program.
• Responsible for the management of all related timecards, expense reports, PTO (Paid Time Off), credit cards, etc. as it pertains to the employees within his/her assigned area.
• Develop and coordinate onboarding schedules for newly hired employees in coordination with the Project Manager and recruiting.
• Provide technical support regarding Client documentation applications, Client GIS and Mapping systems and maintain overall expertise of internal and external digital systems required for field and project management
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Ensure employees have reviewed the Company Handbook and Safety Manual.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Complete employee performance evaluations and work cohesively with HR to develop measurable goals.
• From time to time participate in industry associations and community/civic activities in a leadership role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Natural Gas industry, as it pertains to CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 49 Part 192 from an engineering, constructability, and inspection services standpoint.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong management and team leadership skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to rapidly establish creditability and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to deliver feedback (both positive and difficult) in an appropriate
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to compile, review, and reconcile data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in management, project management, or a technical field with a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of Natural Gas distribution construction experience preferred.

Additional:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Occasional overnight travel for client meetings outside of normal work hours.

Physical Demands:

• Duties are performed in office and field
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co‐workers and Must be able to exchange accurate information.

Disclaimer:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

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