Project Manager

Zielies Tree Service Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zielies Tree Service Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility vegetation management contracts, overseeing budgets, schedules, client relationships, and forecasting.

You will provide leadership to General Foremen and ensure compliance while coordinating field operations and incident response. Travel to neighboring states will be required; valid driver’s license and ability to work outside normal hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of utility vegetation management or related operational experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the service territory and respond to after-hours needs.
• Proficiency with 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

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client management

MS Office

GIS

Project reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

ISA Certified Arborist

Pesticide applicator license

Tools

MS Project

GIS software

Job description

Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services, is currently seeking a Project Manager.

Position Summary

Travel will be required to neighboring states.

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.