Western Land Services Careers

Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer a large team of professional and support staff, both directly and through lower-level managers.
• Manage single or multiple clients to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
• Participate in and oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of individual project objectives and short- and long-range plans; develop tracking and evaluation programs to assist in the accomplishment of established project goals and objectives. 
• Develop and establish strategies and operating objectives consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and effective implementation of projects. 
• Generate and delegate quotes to Project Managers. 
• Report project progress, strategy changes, and emerging risks to leadership team. 
• Consult, coordinate, and serve as principal liaison with client representatives, providing project updates, discussing timetables and work parameters. 
• Approve revisions in project timelines/budgets and communicates with client as needed. 
• Provide feedback and solutions regarding project issues, engage department head where appropriate. 
• Identify opportunities to upsell/cross-sell WLS services. 
• Evaluate risk on a project/client basis and propose solutions to department head. 
• Lead the business development for the region by engaging current and prospective clients to further develop relationships in the pursuit of future work. 
• Assign projects to Project Managers based on workload and client relationships. 
• Make employment related decisions including hiring, termination, performance evaluations and compensation. 
• Manage Project Managers and help guide, mentor, and facilitate problem solving related to the performance and execution of project objectives. 
• Provide guidance and support for Project Managers in meetings as needed to navigate difficult or sensitive discussions. 
• Train and develop Project Managers and other staff as needed. 
• Ensure Project Manager compliance with all company credit card policies.
• Uphold Western Land Services’ Core values in all aspects of work.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully direct, coordinate and lead teams in a high volume and fast paced work environment. 
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions. 
• Working knowledge in land related area. 
• Knowledge and understanding of organization structure, workflow, and operating procedures. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor a message to different groups of people, clients, executive management, and employees. 
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet project deadlines. 
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards. 
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field highly preferred.
• Proven experience in project management, with a history of successfully delivering on time and within budget.
• Capable of effectively and autonomously running multiple large projects simultaneously (20+) with multiple phases and disciplines.