General Manager / Floating Project Manager

Job Description

MV Transportation is seeking a General Manager / Floating Project Manager. The General Manager / Floating Project Manager will provide support, leadership and direction to 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.

*Positions are located in the Northwest and Southwest regions of the United States. Relocation assistance is available. 

Job 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 ensures 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 it 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.

Talent Requirements:

• College degree or equivalent business management experience.
• Management experience required.
• Must have understanding of Trapeze software.
• Must have labor/union(s) negations/expenses expertise.
• Must have a full understanding of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety DOT and FTA compliance.
• Must have at least three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a paratransit, fixed route, school bus, and/or shuttle industry.
• MS Office, strong analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and high degree of multi-tasking skills.
• Must be willing to travel 80% of the time.
• Additional duties/responsibilities based upon individual contract requirements.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required. MV Transportation is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. MV Transportation, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.