Functional Manager - Power Utility Design (Remote)

Sigma Technologies • Perrysburg, OH

62d • Remote

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™. This position can work remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period.

Requirements

• Previous experience with direct people management.
• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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 managing other managers/supervisors is required.
• 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).
• Available during the ‘core’ work hours of 8am to 5pm ET with occasional evening/weekend work, as needed.
• Ability to participate in the 2-week paid in-person orientation period at our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH.
• Demonstrated skill in motivating and influencing others.
• Skills and experience in team building, and conflict management.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree or higher is acceptable but not required.
• Management may consider other combinations of education as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Design Supervisors and other subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Take on performance management including reviews, disciplinary actions and implementation of improvement plans, as needed.
• Take initiative and move fast.
• Be an adaptable collaborator ready to pivot and steer your team based on project scope and issues that may crop up during execution.
• Work cross-functionally with multiple departments and be able to communicate effectively.
• Other duties 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED