Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.

What you’ll do:

· Successfully contribute and lead all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.

• Overseeing the entire project portfolio from inception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, managing change orders, and addressing other work-related issues

• Evaluate project proposals and bids, making necessary modifications to contracts

• Ensure the quality of the scope of work and contract deliverables

• Collaborate with the project management team and other organizations to communicate project status, budget updates, planning, and deliverables

• Supervise day-to-day operations within the project scope, adhering to milestones and gate reviews

• Keep all project documents current, completed, and stored appropriately in a digital platform

• Effectively manage the project budget, providing forecasts as needed for timely and accurate milestone completion

• Monitor project costs, address variances, and implement corrective measures to stay within budget parameters

• Conduct timely quality checks on all invoicing to identify discrepancies.

What you’ll need:

• 3-5 years of utility right of way vegetation management experience.

• Previous project supervision experience.

• Desire to adapt to and participate in the development of an emerging UVM program.

• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Locally situated in Maryland or Delaware.

• Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.

• Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.

• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.

• Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.

• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Utility Specialist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience.

What you’ll get:

· Recession-resilient career opportunities tailored to your objective with a company identified by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers.

· Opportunity to work for and become an employee-owner with the largest employee-owned service company in the country.

· An innovative and success-driven work environment that provides an excuse to be enthusiastic every day.

· The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.

· Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.

· A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.

· Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance.

· Employee referral bonus program.

· Scholarship program for employees and families.

· Charitable matching gift program.

· Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

· Paid time off and paid holidays.

Who we are:

The Davey Resource Group, Inc. is focused and relentless in our pursuit to help our utility clients deliver safe and reliable power to their customers and maintain national security. We are results-driven by our great people and the technology at our fingertips. People who love being the best and being a part of building something extraordinary. People who want to create change, who love what they do and the people they do it with. We are currently hiring Arborists, Foresters, Horticulturalists, Natural Resource Specialists, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts. Various full-time positions available include; entry-level, special projects, and supervisory roles. We are seeking candidates who have positive attitudes, excellent communication skills, and critical attention to detail. Team players who have a thirst for knowledge and growth are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Utility vegetation management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ISA Certified Arborist (Preferred)
• US Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harrisburg, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person