Project Manager

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.