Operations Manager - Construction or Tree Care

The Professional Tree Care Company•Martinez, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Tree Care Co. of Berkeley is seeking a Senior Manager with experience in trades-related industries such as tree care, construction, solar, commercial electrical contracting, or commercial landscaping. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the company, including accounting, human resources, and operational activities, to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the tree care industry, experience with high-visibility projects in Mendocino and Monterey, CA, and knowledge of the necessary equipment, staff, and skillsets. The Operations Manager will be highly computer savvy, possess extensive managerial training, understand HR, Safety, Compliance, and labor laws, and be responsible for creating and interpreting P&L statements. They will also be familiar with CRM/Sales systems to train staff on a new one. This position reports to a Director of Field Operations and involves attending weekly finance meetings, quarterly leadership meetings, and annual corporate off-sites. The role requires hands-on experience in both office and field settings, with a leadership style that mentors by example and is willing to drive organizational change.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience at the helm of a company in a TRADES-RELATED industry.
Minimum 2+ years overseeing accounting/finance.
Minimum 2+ years overseeing human resources (payroll, EDD, interviewing, hiring, PIPs, separations/terminations).
Being a natural leader and mentor.
Living within 45 minutes of our offices in Berkeley and Martinez, CA.
Extensive management training experience including leadership, communication, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) practices.
Able to work from +/- 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and/or as needed by the CEO or your workload.
Available to be on call, especially during fire and storm seasons.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Clean criminal background.
Stellar references.
Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
2-year or 4-year degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Senior Manager in a trades-related industry such as construction, HVAC, commercial electrical, pest control, other tree services.
Primarily responsible for the financial success of an entire organization, division, or department.
Knowledge of the tree care industry inside and out.
Oversight of high-visibility projects within our service area, Mendocino and Monterey, CA.
Familiarity with CRM/Sales systems (like Jobber, ArborNote, SingleOps, etc.).
Being bilingual English/Spanish.
Current or recent employment with a Bay Area tree company or municipal forestry department.
Proven expertise in arboriculture, crew logistics, and safety management.
Experience with developing inclusive workplace cultures.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all functionality of a newly re-organized company.
Overseeing everything from accounting, human resources, and operational activities.
Ensuring jobs are completed on-time, on-budget and to our customers’ satisfaction.
Training staff on a new CRM/Sales system.
Attending weekly finance meetings with our Director of Finance and Accounting.
Attending quarterly leadership meetings.
Attending annual corporate off sites.
Leading by example and willing to put in the hours needed to create company-wide organizational change.
Handling the most challenging administrative tasks within the company.
Serving as a mentor and "Parent Figure" to a newly re-organized group.
Being available to be on call, especially during fire and storm seasons.