If you’ve been pounding the pavement in the same role for the same utility location company for years — elevating your results with no reward in sight — then the Project Manager position at BLVD just may be the next step you’ve been seeking.
At BLVD, we believe that damage prevention begins with finding, keeping, and growing the right people. We’re not just the path to prevention, but we’re the path to leveling up your compensation, work-life balance, and expertise.
Here, we won’t just engage in surface conversation about your work; we’ll dig into your future together. And we embrace a focus on fundamentals — a proactive approach to utility locating that leverages the latest technology while putting your entrepreneurial instincts to work.
Whether you’re running a series of one-and-done EV charging station deployments across a wide swath of the country or managing a multi-year FTTH project from a single location, you’ll find the support you need to thrive at work and at home.
Here are details about the preferred experience and responsibilities for the Project Manager role, as well as a look at the BLVD culture.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years of experience in the field performing public or private utility location work.
- Proven track record and stellar safety record for effectively performing locates for telecommunication, electric distribution, natural gas, cable television, fiber optics, streetlights, storm drains, water mains, and sanitary.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed, with the potential for relocation.
- Relevant training & certifications, including — but not limited to — Certified Locator Technician (CLT) or Utility Locator Technician (ULT) from recognized organizations such as NULCA (National Utility Locating Contractors Association)
- Experience using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and other tools of the trade.
- History of troubleshooting unexpected problems on the fly, collaborating with utility stakeholders to minimize damage and delays.
- Regulatory smarts, including working knowledge of OSHA regulations and local utility marking guidelines.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exhibiting a high level of responsiveness, including expedited follow-up for award of new potential contracts.
- Proactively managing and executing projects.
- Developing rapport and collaboration with clients and utility stakeholders.
- Creating transparency with clients in terms of scheduling, troubleshooting of unexpected issues, achievement of key milestones, etc.
- Tracking and documenting key project details, culminating in sharing of client deliverables.
THE BLVD CULTURE
We’ve created a down-to-earth culture where hard work is rewarded and work-life balance is valued. We’ve been able to do so thanks in large part to our core values, the defining characteristics we rally around and the qualities we seek out in new team members.
- Trust and Integrity: We act honestly and respectfully to create a culture of trust and integrity.
- Be Better: We focus on always being better — constantly reflecting on quality, improvement, and the client experience.
- Team Happiness: We believe that a happy team equates to high quality and client satisfaction.
- Versatility: We work with clients to be flexible and accommodating — meeting needs, project demands, and schedules.
You Heard it Here:
"The understanding of 'keep your employees happy, and the company will naturally thrive' is a big difference at BLVD that most other companies don't understand... BLVD has created a culture and environment that makes people feel personally motivated to do a great job. The appreciation for the work we do is not only told but shown to us through actions of the company. That makes me personally want to do my best every day for BLVD."Adam
"If you have multiple years in the utility locating field you owe it to yourself to make the move to BLVD and experience a better work culture and the opportunity for more compensation. The flexibility with PTO helps especially when you have a family. The bonus structure is amazing. Everyone seems dedicated to making this the best company — and takes our notes and feedback from the field happily."Kyle
"I absolutely love the culture of BLVD. The company really feels like a family and everyone from project managers to the owner of the company treats everyone as such. The culture of the company is also fantastic. It is 100% people over profits rather than the other way around."Michael