Area Manager - Vegetation Management

Ceres Global; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel opportunities

Professional growth and advancement

Make a lasting difference for the社区

Job summary

The Area Manager – Vegetation Management at Ceres Caribe oversees vegetation operations across Puerto Rico, leading field crews to ensure safe, compliant execution of clearing activities that support the power grid. You will coordinate daily plans, supervise foremen, and align work with client expectations and regulatory requirements.

Applicants should have a forestry or related degree and 3–5 years of field leadership experience, with strong English and Spanish communication skills and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• 3–5 years in vegetation management or field operations.
• Experience managing crews or field personnel.
• Knowledge of vegetation clearing standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to travel across Puerto Rico and communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation foremen and crews to ensure safe, compliant work.
• Coordinate daily operations, schedules, and productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Report on productivity and safety metrics.
• Support outage response and emergency vegetation clearing.

Skills

Team leadership

Field operations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry

Job description

Job Details

Location: Puerto Rico, PR 00791

Position Type: Full Time Temporary

Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 per year

Job Category: Operational/ERD

Job Title: Area Manager – Vegetation Management

Position Summary

The Area Manager oversees vegetation operations across assigned regions in Puerto Rico, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of vegetation clearing activities that support the resiliency of the island’s power grid. The role leads field supervisors and crews, coordinates daily operations, and aligns activities with Ceres Caribe’s standards and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise vegetation foremen and crews across assigned regions to ensure safe and efficient execution of all vegetation clearing work.
• Coordinate daily operations, including crew assignments, work plans, and productivity targets.
• Partner with field supervisors to deliver high‑quality vegetation clearing aligned with client standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and utility vegetation management standards.
• Monitor equipment, fleet, and tool needs for assigned areas and coordinate with operations for replenishment.
• Conduct regular field inspections to verify work quality, safety adherence, and crew performance.
• Track and report daily and weekly operational metrics, including productivity, safety incidents, and progress toward vegetation goals.
• Support outage response coordination and ensure crews are prepared for emergency vegetation clearing when required.
• Build strong relationships with client representatives, local communities, and internal leadership.
• Identify operational gaps and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in vegetation management, utility line clearing, forestry, or related field operations.
• Experience managing crews, supervisors, or field personnel.
• Strong knowledge of vegetation clearing standards, utility safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, solve operational challenges, and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across assigned regions in Puerto Rico.
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to read maps, work plans, and utility vegetation specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in arboriculture, utility vegetation management, or forestry.
• Experience working with utility companies or vegetation contractors.
• Familiarity with operational reporting tools or field data systems.
• Experience managing multiple geographic areas or large field teams.

What to Expect

Area Managers operate in a dynamic field‑based environment, overseeing vegetation operations across multiple regions in Puerto Rico. The role includes daily coordination with crews, supervisors, and operations leadership, field inspections, operational planning, safety oversight, and client communication. Workdays involve outdoor conditions, travel between regions, and occasional urgent response during outages or emergency vegetation clearing.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and rain.
• Walk uneven terrain, stand for extended periods, and navigate active work zones.
• Wear PPE such as hard hat, protective eyewear, gloves, and steel‑toed boots.
• Travel across multiple regions in Puerto Rico.
• Follow all safety standards and protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Travel opportunities.
• Professional growth and advancement.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference for communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ceres Caribe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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