Project Manager
Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services, is currently seeking a Project Manager.
Travel will be required to neighboring states.
Position Summary:
The Project Manager will lead execution of utility vegetation management contracts by managing financial performance, schedules, client relationships, production forecasting, compliance, and leadership of General Foremen.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Lead General Foremen and operational planning.
- Serve as primary operational client contact.
- Manage contract compliance, risk, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate utility operations and incident response.
Leadership Competencies:
- Competency – Expectation
- Leadership – Builds engaged, accountable teams
- Communication – Communicates effectively with employees, clients, and stakeholders
- Decision Making – Uses sound operational and business judgement
- Integrity – Acts ethically and professionally
- Continuous Improvement – Drives efficiency and innovation
Key Performance Measures:
- Budget performance
- Schedule adherence
- Safety performance
- Client satisfaction
- Forecast accuracy
- Production KPIs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three or more years of progressively responsible utility vegetation management, forestry, construction, or related operational experience, including leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned service territory and respond to operational needs outside normal working hours when required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project, financial, GIS, and operational reporting systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in forestry, arboriculture, natural resources, business, construction management, or a related field.
- ISA Certified Arborist & ISA Utility Specialist credential.
- State pesticide applicator license.
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar utility vegetation management contracts.
- Demonstrated financial-management, forecasting, and continuous-improvement experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered where appropriate.
Physical & Work Environment:
Frequent travel; exposure to outdoor environments and varying weather conditions; ability to inspect work sites; occasional lifting consistent with field operations; compliance with all company PPE requirements.