Field Operations Project Manager – Utilities

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; McFarland (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead execution of utility vegetation management contracts, overseeing budgets, schedules, client relationships, and production forecasting. Travel to neighboring states may be required, and leadership of General Foremen is essential.

The role focuses on ensuring contract compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement, while coordinating utility operations and incident response to maintain service quality.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in utility vegetation management or related field with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel within service territory and respond to after-hours needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project, financial, GIS, and operational reporting systems.

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.

Skills

Budgets

Forecasting

Scheduling

Client relationships

MS Office

GIS

Operational reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry/arboriculture

ISA Certified Arborist

State pesticide applicator license

Tools

MS Project

GIS software

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead execution of utility vegetation management contracts, overseeing budgets, schedules, client relationships, and production forecasting. Travel to neighboring states may be required, and leadership of General Foremen is essential.

The role focuses on ensuring contract compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement, while coordinating utility operations and incident response to maintain service quality.