Project Manager (Commercial Tree Experience {preferred)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in commercial tree operations and project execution. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex projects within the forestry and environmental sectors, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, technical expertise in project management methodologies, and a passion for sustainable land management. Your energy and proactive approach will drive project success from initiation through completion, fostering cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

· Lead by example and promote a safe, professional, and productive work environment.

· Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to General Foremen, General Managers, Foremen, and assigned project teams.

· Plan, coordinate, and oversee assigned projects from beginning through completion.

· Review contracts, work orders, job specifications, circuit maps, job prints, and customer requirements.

· Develop and maintain project schedules, production goals, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and project timelines.

· Monitor project performance, productivity, labor, equipment, materials, and overall project costs.

· Ensure projects remain within approved scope, schedule, and budget.

· Identify work outside the approved scope and coordinate proper authorization and documentation for change orders and additional work.

· Conduct regular job-site visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, progress, and compliance with customer requirements.

· Maintain effective communication with customers and address project concerns in a professional and timely manner.

· Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Fleet, Safety, Accounting, HR, and other departments as necessary to support successful project completion.

· Review and ensure accurate project documentation, daily reports, production records, photographs, customer approvals, and billing documentation.

· Monitor and hold field leadership accountable for employee productivity, safety, attendance, quality, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

· Ensure General Foremen and field personnel conduct required safety meetings and job briefings.

· Promote compliance with OSHA, ANSI Z133, utility customer requirements, and Sequoia safety policies and procedures.

· Assist with resolving employee, customer, equipment, scheduling, and operational issues.

· Participate in customer meetings, site walks, project reviews, and pre-job meetings as required.

· Assist with storm restoration and emergency operations when required.

· Maintain professional relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, utility representatives, and management.

· Assist other employees and company departments as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

· High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Business, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in tree care, utility vegetation management, construction, landscaping, project management, or related field operations preferred.

· Previous experience managing General Foremen, General Managers, Foremen, crews, or multiple field operations teams preferred.

· Strong knowledge of project management, scheduling, production, budgeting, and customer service.

· Ability to read and understand contracts, circuit maps, job prints, work orders, specifications, and customer requirements.

· Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

· Ability to speak, read, and understand English sufficiently to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and management and understand company policies, safety procedures, work instructions, and job-related documentation.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), email, Paycom, and company software applications.

· Must have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to continued professional growth.

· Attends training provided by the company.

· Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

· Ability to work more than 40 hours per week, nonstandard hours, weekends, and assume on-call responsibilities when required.

· Ability to work long hours in adverse weather conditions.

· Ability to work during storm restoration and emergency operations.

Join us as a Project Manager (Commercial Tree Experience preferred) to lead impactful projects that promote sustainable land use while advancing your career in a vibrant environment dedicated to innovation and excellence!

Pay: $66,500.00 - $68,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $66,500 - $68,600