Project Manager

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., 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.