Description
We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support utility forestry operations across diverse environments—from urban neighborhoods to remote forested areas. As a Project Manager, your "office" is the great outdoors, where you play a vital role in ensuring safe and reliable power delivery.
In this role, you will oversee field projects promote a culture of safety, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance and optimize vegetation management operations across client properties. This field-based position is focused on meeting Client contract specifications and delivering high-quality service.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Industry competitive pay.
- Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
- Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
- After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
- Paid Sick Time.
- Weekly Pay Cycle.
- Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
- Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
- Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Work Planning & Oversight
- Responsible for managing the planning of vegetation management work and auditing of completed trimming and clearing tasks.
- Conduct QA/QC inspections to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
- Monitor project progress and maintain positive public relations through effective oversight.
- Attend scheduling meetings with utility program managers to stay up to date on all current construction timelines.
Field Operations
- Attend pre-construction meetings with various stakeholders and act as the subject matter expert for all work related to land clearing and tree removal activities.
- Inspect and document vegetation conditions at customer properties.
- Travel safely to various work sites using a motor vehicle.
- Support storm and emergency response activities as needed.
Safety & Compliance
- Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and potential risks.
- Exhibit competency and understanding of special circumstances, including but not limited to, environmentally sensitive areas, endangered species, and state permit process.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and policies, including the Code of Safe Practices and Wildfire Preparedness Plan.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Address and resolve customer concerns related to vegetation work.
- Serve as the point of contact for any escalated customer or otherwise sensitive areas, such as federal lands.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
Administrative & Technical Support
- Support the use and implementation of work management systems.
- Operate forestry-related software and maintain accurate digital records.
Other Duties
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support project goals and operational efficiency.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- Minimum 2 years as a NIPSCO Utility Arborist or Work Planner
- ISA Arborist Certification or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in forestry, Environmental Science or related field or 8 years of utility line clearance experience.
- Ability to read maps, identify tree species, and assess vegetation work.
- Knowledge of tree growth, injury response, and hazard conditions.
- Strong customer focus and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, OneDrive, GIS, and iPad-based systems.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
- Previous experience with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment
- Prior experience with GIS software/technology
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Working Environment
Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include: in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.
Physical
The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.
Company Overview
ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.
All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.
Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.