Project Manager

About the role

MV Transportation is seeking a Project Manager for proposed business who will provide support, leadership, and direction to the assigned operating location to ensure delivery of annual business plans. He/she will control the daily operation of our transportation contract, in compliance with the policies of the contracting agency and in conformance with company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage customer relations through both direct contact and outreach programs
• Identify, select, train, and mentor location staff
• Effectively and frequently communicate with location staff and support team members
• Oversee vehicle maintenance plan and ensure fleet availability to meet service requirements
• Oversee safety and training programs, plans and processes to ensure compliance with company, contract and regulatory requirements
• Maintain client contact routinely to meet or exceed expectations
• Conduct periodic departmental audits
• Daily, weekly and monthly review of key operational metrics
• Ensure that all location financial metrics are managed continuously, exceptions are reported, and action plans are developed to ensure the location meets its financial, safety, and operational expectations
• Implement, promote and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Interact with bridges committee to effectuate positive changes to policies, procedures and programs
• Participate in location(s) labor and employee relations activities
• Provide insight and information to support location(s) contract renewals
• Create and present location(s) annual budget

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent business management experience
• Management experience required
• Minimum of (5) five years of comprehensive experience in operations management and a combination of (7) seven years of management or supervisory experience in a transit environment with knowledge of Trapeze scheduling software
• Labor/union(s) negotiations/expenses expertise
• Full understanding of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety DOT and FTA compliance
• MS Office proficiency
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of multi-tasking skills
• Additional duties/responsibilities based upon individual contract requirements