Assistant Field Operations Manager – Asset Management

Metro Consulting Associates LLC•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

The Assistant Field Operations Manager – Asset Management leads field teams and projects focused on municipal asset management, condition assessment, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in municipal utility field operations, inspections, or asset management, including leadership of field crews.
Demonstrated experience with condition assessment, manhole inspections/scanning, and data quality control.
Knowledge of NASSCO standards, including PACP, MACP, and LACP, and municipal water, sewer, and stormwater systems.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and inspection data.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and manage multiple priorities.
Must be able to be on call 24 hours and 7 days a week
Must be able to travel and/or conduct fieldwork up to 50% of the time
Travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions
Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

Lead asset management field programs, including inspections, inventories, and condition assessments for municipal utility assets.
Perform and oversee manhole scanning, condition grading, and QA/QC in accordance with NASSCO PACP/MACP/LACP standards, including data review and validation.
Coordinate and supervise inspections, maintenance activities, and emergency repairs related to asset condition findings.
Support development and maintenance of asset databases, inspection logs, and condition assessment records.
Interpret plans and contract documents; evaluate risks, constructability, and data impacts to asset management programs.
Ensure construction quality, safety, traffic control, and compliance with plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules.
Lead daily/weekly progress meetings and coordinate with agencies, contractors, and internal departments.
Maintain project documentation, schedules, and cost-to-completion estimates.
Enforce safety standards and ensure proper use and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and scanning equipment.
Mentorstaff in asset management practices, data quality, field procedures, and professional development.
Develop proposals, scopes, and cost estimates for asset management and condition assessment programs.
Manage budgets, invoicing, change orders, and subconsultant agreements.
Support client communications related to asset condition findings, schedules, and program performance.
Participate in recruiting and onboarding of asset management staff.
Allocate resources across teams to support inspection and asset management workloads.
Address performance issues and support performance improvement plans.
Conduct semi-annual performance and career development reviews.
All other duties as assigned