Functional Manager - Power Utility Design (Hybrid)

Sigma Technologies • Portland, OR

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped accelerate and fortify positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™. Sigma Technologies has multiple Functional Manager positions available that REQUIRES Previous Personnel Management Experience. For this role, we're in need of knowledgeable, already-skilled staff to join our teams. Note: This position can work a hybrid remote schedule, with some Portland in-office time needed occasionally, but remote the majority of time. Also, new hires are required to come to our home office in Perrysburg, OH for initial orientation and training for 1 week, paid.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: HS Diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree or higher is acceptable but not required. Management may consider other combinations of education as needed.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 5 years of experience with engineering, operations, and /or project management in power utility design. A minimum of 3 years of direct people management experience, with the proven ability to lead, motivate, and influence associates. Experience with managing supervisors is required.
• PERSONAL: Valid driver’s license and insurance, willing to take a background check/drug test/driving record check, authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel overnight during the week if needed (minimal travel required) and available during the ‘core’ work hours of 8am to 5pm Pacific with flexibility
• Demonstrated skill in motivating and influencing others as well as skills and experience in team building, and conflict management.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage Design Supervisors and engineering staff in the day-to-day performance of utility design projects.
• Oversee personnel management including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and improvement plans.
• Lead, coach, and influence supervisors and teams to meet project goals.
• Drive project execution and process improvement in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and project management groups.
• Adapt quickly to changing project scopes and resolve issues with initiative and sound judgment.
• Other leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs
• Relocation assistance (position specific)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees