Project Manager - Allentown, PA

Position Overview

Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.

What you’ll do:

• Manage assigned projects portfolio from utility client.
• Manage and monitor contractor performance against scope of work adhere to schedule.
• Work with contractors to provide resolution for change orders and other project issues that may arise.
• Maintain communication with area management. Advise client leadership about the project status, budget, and resource planning.
• Establish positive relationships with customer organizations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, tracking, and execution of scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resources, issues, risks, change control and contractor management plans.
• Responsible for all project management activities for assigned portfolio throughout the project life cycle.
• Oversee day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends and project variances, and coordinate corrective action.
• Oversee project budget, track costs, variances, and take corrective actions.

What you’ll need:

• Experience in Project Management and is able to lead in the coaching and mentoring of team members to help them achieve individual expectations and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and lead change, and coach others in the acceptance and support of change.
• Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline. In lieu of degree 5+ years in a project/contract management position.
• General knowledge in project management, contract management, and/or construction management responsibilities.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, project reporting, and risk assessment
• General understanding of electric utilities equipment.
• Strong written, oral, presentation and organizational skills.
• Preferred: Project management (PMP) certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work for and become an employee-owner with the largest employee-owned service company in the country.
• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Educational Scholarship Program for employees and families.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount and 401k with up to a company match of up to 4% of your pay.
• Paid Parental Leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• 20% discount on all Davey services. Cell phone and vehicle purchase discount program.

Who we are:

Davey Resource Group, a Davey Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. We are results-driven by our great people and the technology at our fingertips. People who love being the best and being a part of building something extraordinary. People who want to create change, love what they do and the people they do it with. We are seeking candidates who have positive attitudes, excellent communication skills, and critical attention to detail. Team players who have a thirst for knowledge and growth are encouraged to apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.