Project Manager

Wright Tree Service•Ottawa, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager supervises a team of General Forepersons and their crews, ensuring the proper administration, communication, and enforcement of work practices. This includes policy enforcement, quality and quantity of work production, adherence to safety practices, employee relations, and interpretation of Union Agreements. The role involves working with Human Resources on various employment matters such as hiring, discipline, separations, and leaves of absence. The Project Manager is also responsible for managing daily production tasks, maintaining records and reports, controlling crew costs, and staying informed about new equipment and procedures. They will maintain contact with customers, property owners, the public, other contractors, and government agencies, representing Wright Tree Service professionally. The position requires working around hazardous equipment and energized power lines, in noisy environments with proper PPE, and in various weather conditions and terrains. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or has successfully completed applicable performance reviews.
Excellent leadership skills and ability to handle stressful situations and multi-task.
Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits, and correct arboricultural techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining, and removing, especially near energized conductors.
Knowledge of American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-2000).
Knowledge of American National Standards for Proper Pruning (ANSI A300).
Understanding of OSHA rules and guidelines.
Experience with computers, focusing on Microsoft Office products.
Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and skill in reading/understanding circuit maps.
Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with the general public, customers, and fellow employees.
Enforces on-the-job safety practices.
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather.
Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service professionally.
Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Has a valid driver’s license (CDL), medical card.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

ISA Certification.
Maintains a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
Has a valid First-Aid and CPR cards.

Responsibilities

Supervises a team of General Forepersons and their crews, responsible for administration, communication, and enforcement of supervisory and economic work practices.
Works with Human Resources regarding employment matters including hiring, discipline, separation of employment, leaves of absence, and policy enforcement.
Interviews potential candidates and works with Human Resources on new hire procedures, including Form I-9 and interviewing techniques.
Promotes sound employee relations and exercises fair judgment in managing employee conflicts.
Participates in training to administer oral drug testing and understands reasonable suspicion obligations.
Trains and coaches employees, evaluates performance, and provides feedback.
Conducts safety training, stand downs, and tailgate trainings.
Manages daily production tasks and ensures accuracy of records and reports.
Provides reports on orders completed, units of work, crew time, and distribution to Supervisor/Manager and Utility representative.
Investigates accident reports and damage claims, and may settle minor claims.
Responsible for control of crew costs through effective manpower use, work methods, trimming, and equipment operation.
Keeps informed of new equipment specifications, standard practices, and operating procedures.
Maintains contact with customers, property owners, general public, other contractors, and representatives of utilities and governmental agencies.
Communicates and complies with all Wright Tree Service manuals and materials.
Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
Works around excessive noise and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
Is exposed to all temperatures and weather, nature, irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, and dust.
May work on rough terrain.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.