Contract Evaluation Hiring
Situation
A leading utility company was undertaking a large-scale distribution undergrounding initiative to modernize its infrastructure and improve grid reliability. The project required a highly skilled Project Controls Manager to oversee cost, schedule, and risk management. However, the role demanded a very specific skill set, including expertise in undergrounding projects. The utility struggled to identify the right candidate through traditional hiring methods, as interviews and references alone couldn’t fully validate the candidate’s ability to handle the role’s demanding responsibilities.
Athena's Solution
We employed a evaluation contract hiring solution tailored to the client’s needs:
Pre-Vetted, Highly Skilled Resource
We identified and presented a Project Controls Manager with extensive experience in utility undergrounding projects and a proven ability to manage complex project controls.
Trial Period with Real-World Evaluation
The resource was brought on as a contracted employee hired through Athena but seconded to the client's worksite, allowing the client to assess their performance, technical expertise, and cultural fit over several months.
Pricing Transparency
We provided clear visibility into the resource’s compensation, enabling the client to plan for a competitive full-time offer when headcount became available.
Seamless Transition
When the client secured headcount approval and confirmed the resource was the right fit, they seamlessly transitioned the contractor to a full-time employee without disruption to the project.
Benefits
Successful Project Delivery: The Project Controls Manager excelled in their role, ensuring the undergrounding project stayed on schedule and within budget.
Risk Mitigation: The contract-to-hire approach allowed the client to validate the candidate’s capabilities and fit before making a permanent commitment.
Cost and Headcount Efficiency: The client avoided the financial and operational risks of a mismatched hire and was able to align the transition with their headcount availability.
Transparency and Trust: Our pricing transparency eliminated awkward negotiations and ensured a smooth transition to full-time employment.
Athena's Solution
We employed a evaluation contract hiring solution tailored to the client’s needs:
Pre-Vetted, Highly Skilled Resource
We identified and presented a Project Controls Manager with extensive experience in utility undergrounding projects and a proven ability to manage complex project controls.
Trial Period with Real-World Evaluation
The resource was brought on as a contracted employee hired through Athena but seconded to the client's worksite, allowing the client to assess their performance, technical expertise, and cultural fit over several months.
Pricing Transparency
We provided clear visibility into the resource’s compensation, enabling the client to plan for a competitive full-time offer when headcount became available.
Seamless Transition
When the client secured headcount approval and confirmed the resource was the right fit, they seamlessly transitioned the contractor to a full-time employee without disruption to the project.
Benefits
Successful Project Delivery: The Project Controls Manager excelled in their role, ensuring the undergrounding project stayed on schedule and within budget.
Risk Mitigation: The contract-to-hire approach allowed the client to validate the candidate’s capabilities and fit before making a permanent commitment.
Cost and Headcount Efficiency: The client avoided the financial and operational risks of a mismatched hire and was able to align the transition with their headcount availability.
Transparency and Trust: Our pricing transparency eliminated awkward negotiations and ensured a smooth transition to full-time employment.
Athena's Solution
We employed a evaluation contract hiring solution tailored to the client’s needs:
Pre-Vetted, Highly Skilled Resource
We identified and presented a Project Controls Manager with extensive experience in utility undergrounding projects and a proven ability to manage complex project controls.
Trial Period with Real-World Evaluation
The resource was brought on as a contracted employee hired through Athena but seconded to the client's worksite, allowing the client to assess their performance, technical expertise, and cultural fit over several months.
Pricing Transparency
We provided clear visibility into the resource’s compensation, enabling the client to plan for a competitive full-time offer when headcount became available.
Seamless Transition
When the client secured headcount approval and confirmed the resource was the right fit, they seamlessly transitioned the contractor to a full-time employee without disruption to the project.
Benefits
Successful Project Delivery: The Project Controls Manager excelled in their role, ensuring the undergrounding project stayed on schedule and within budget.
Risk Mitigation: The contract-to-hire approach allowed the client to validate the candidate’s capabilities and fit before making a permanent commitment.
Cost and Headcount Efficiency: The client avoided the financial and operational risks of a mismatched hire and was able to align the transition with their headcount availability.
Transparency and Trust: Our pricing transparency eliminated awkward negotiations and ensured a smooth transition to full-time employment.
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