Description:

Functional Manager - Power Utility Design (Hybrid)

Location: Hybrid – Portland, OR (with initial training in Perrysburg, OH)

Are you an experienced manager, accustomed to supervising other managers? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you!

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™.

To learn more about working at Sigma, visit our careers page and watch our video.

If you do not have supervisory experience, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs

While we list our openings in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one as they are remote.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS A FUNCTIONAL MANAGER AT SIGMA:

- 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure! We offer you a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

- 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)

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.

This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this ad. This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.

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