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Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and driving successful execution of field service projects across Copperstate. This role ensures every job is prepared, staffed, supplied, scheduled, and profitable before the field team arrives on site.

Must take ownership of their work, show up with integrity, and take pride in doing the job right the first time. The right candidate works well with others, values strong team relationships, and is motivated to learn, grow, and improve every day.

The Project Manager partners closely with Team Leads and Field Technicians, allowing them to focus on craftsmanship and execution, while the Project Manager ensures the job runs smoothly from planning through completion.

This role is critical to maintaining quality, schedule reliability, customer satisfaction, and job profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Preparation

Ensure every job is properly prepared before field crews mobilize.

Responsibilities include:

Review of job scope, quotes, and customer expectations
Develop project plans and schedules
Coordinate manpower assignments with operations leadership
Identify tools, parts, and materials required for each job
Coordinate with Purchasing to order long lead parts
Confirm logistics, travel, and mobilization plans
Ensure all job documentation is prepared and organized

Goal: No crew arrives on a job unprepared.

2. Job Coordination & Scheduling

Work with Operations Manager to build & manage the field service schedule
Coordinate technician travel and job sequencing
Work with Operation Manager to balance manpower across projects
Work with Operations Manager to adjust schedules when field conditions change (w/ Consultation of OP Manager)
Communicate schedule updates to team leads and customers

Goal: Maintain efficient utilization of field teams and Ops Manager

3. Team Lead Support

The Project Manager supports and works with Field Leaders and Team Leads so they can focus on execution.

Responsibilities include:

Review job plans with Team Leads before mobilization
Ensure Team Leads have tools, drawings, parts, and documentation
Provide logistical support while crews are in the field
Remove obstacles that slow the field team down
Maintain regular communication during projects

Goal: Enable Team Leads to perform at their highest level.

4. Customer Communication

The Project Manager supports and works with Sales

Serve as primary operational contact for customers during projects
Provide project updates and schedule coordination
Manage change orders and scope adjustments
Ensure customer expectations are clearly understood

Goal: Customers feel informed and confident in every project.

5. Project Tracking & Profitability

Track job progress vs plan
Monitor labor hours and material usage
Identify risks to job profitability early
Work with leadership to correct course when needed
Ensure job documentation and closeout is completed

Goal: Deliver projects on time and within budget.

6. Post-Project Review

Conduct job closeout reviews
Capture lessons learned
Improve future job planning processes
Ensure final documentation is complete

Goal: Continuous improvement of project execution.

Key Performance Metric

Success in this role will be measured by:

Job profitability
Schedule reliability
Operations and SFL
Customer satisfaction
Reduction of field delays or missing materials
Quality of job preparation

Skills and Education (Preferred)

Preferred experience:

Industrial mechanical service
Rotating equipment repair
Field service operations
Construction or industrial project management
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar
5-10 Years of related experience

Core capabilities:

Strong organizational ability
Excellent communication skills
Ability to plan complex field work
Problem solving and adaptability
Mechanical or industrial understanding

Personality Traits That Fit Copperstate

The ideal Project Manager is:

Highly organized
Calm under pressure
Strong communicator
Detail oriented
Service minded toward the field team
Takes ownership of outcomes

They thrive in environments where multiple moving parts must be coordinated and problems solved quickly.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: COO / Operations Leadership

Works closely with:

Team Leads
Sales Team
Customers

Mission of the Role

To bring order, preparation, and clarity to every project so the field team can focus on craftsmanship and execution.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering (or 10+ years of verifiable Field Leadership experience?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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