Travel-Heavy Project Manager: Utility Vegetation & ROW

Opterra Solutions, Inc.; Candor (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Utility Vegetation Management to oversee herbicide application and right-of-way vegetation control projects across the Southeast. The role requires leading spray crews, coordinating logistics, and ensuring safety and contract compliance.

The position involves extensive travel May–November across SC, NC, and VA with planning, budgeting, and customer development during the off-season.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility vegetation management or related industries.
• Ability to read maps and project work plans.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the Southeast during spray season.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility right-of-way and vegetation projects from start to finish.
• Lead and supervise herbicide application crews on powerline corridors.
• Ensure safety and contract compliance across projects.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, chemicals, and logistics for multiple projects.
• Conduct field inspections and quality control reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Communication

Maps reading

Vegetation management

Tools

GIS mapping

GPS navigation

Digital reporting

Job description

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Utility Vegetation Management to oversee herbicide application and right-of-way vegetation control projects across the Southeast. The role requires leading spray crews, coordinating logistics, and ensuring safety and contract compliance.

The position involves extensive travel May–November across SC, NC, and VA with planning, budgeting, and customer development during the off-season.