Senior Utility Vegetation Manager

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Vegetation Program Manager to plan and execute vegetation maintenance across distribution facilities in the Louisiana area. You will lead a large contractor network, manage budgets, and coordinate with supply chain, design, field engineering, and customer service teams to ensure reliable service.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years of utility arboriculture experience, with a licensed arborist credential preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Forestry, Horticulturalist preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in utility arboriculture or related field.
• Licensed Arborist (strongly desired not required). LDAF Utility Arborist License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Entergy staff (15) and multiple contractors/contract employees (632).
• Develop and manage the annual Jurisdictional vegetation maintenance budget.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage vegetation contracts and bidding process.
• Ensure contractor personnel and equipment are available to safely complete programs on time and within budget.
• Support VM technology to help Entergy become a premier utility.

Skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Forestry, Horticulturalist preferred)

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Vegetation Program Manager to plan and execute vegetation maintenance across distribution facilities in the Louisiana area. You will lead a large contractor network, manage budgets, and coordinate with supply chain, design, field engineering, and customer service teams to ensure reliable service.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years of utility arboriculture experience, with a licensed arborist credential preferred.