Contract Manager

Xcel Energy

Contract Manager overseeing utility locating projects with responsibilities in training, budget management, and customer relations in Grand Forks, ND. Offering a relocation package for qualified candidates.

Posted 6/6/2026contractGrand Forks • North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $0 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure proper training of all field staff and uphold safety standards
Takes immediate steps to resolve any unsafe working conditions
Collaborate with office and field staff on route schedules, invoicing, errors, training, payroll, employee status changes and other employee related issues
Verify that all routes are completed ensuring quality and timeliness
Schedules re-reads, shut offs and other special consideration customers as needed
Track daily completions, labor hours, etc
Runs reports and supplies production information as requested by Director, Corporate or Customer
Perform staff management functions including monitor and resolve on-the-job problems, set appropriate performance standards, analyze staffing levels, interview and selects new employees; facilitate staff training, coaching, cross-training and mentoring; perform performance evaluations, resolve employee concerns; performs disciplinary counseling, and performs terminations with Human Resources assistance
Maintain a strong working relationship with customers, keeping them informed on a regular basis
Work with Regional Manager to introduce the client to Olameter Corporation additional services and grow business
Manage and maintain the project budget
Review operating costs become familiar with project revenue projections and contract
Keeps records, tracks project performance and produces reports as requested
May perform route related project duties as needed if qualified
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have previous Underground Utility Locating Experience
Three (3) or more years’ experience supervising/managing people and large-scale projects
Experience with remote/offsite projects helpful
Valid Driver’s License required, will be provided company vehicle
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills using Microsoft office and the ability to retrieve and enter information into a handheld device or computer database
Ability to read, writes, and follows and completes written instructions
Ability to find locations/address by reading a map and handheld device
Ability to communicate and interact with customers in a professional manner
Must pass Meter-Pro test
Ability to walk route, which includes stairs and unpaved/rough terrain areas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are also offering a relocation package to Grand Forks, ND if successfully considered for the position!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Underground Utility Locatingstaff managementproject managementroute schedulingperformance evaluationbudget managementreportingdata entrymap readingMeter-Pro test

Soft Skills

organizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvingcustomer interactioncoachingmentoringcross-trainingdisciplinary counselingteam collaboration

Certifications

valid Driver’s LicenseMeter-Pro test