Project Manager

Wright Tree Service•Front Royal, VA

10d•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 all aspects of employment for crew members, including hiring, discipline, separation, and leaves of absence. The Project Manager is responsible for promoting positive employee relations, managing conflicts, and participating in drug testing and reasonable suspicion training. They will train, coach, and evaluate employees, conduct safety training, and manage daily production tasks, ensuring the accuracy of records and reports. Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager and Utility representative, they will provide updates on orders, work completed, crew time, and distribution, as well as reports on accidents, breakdowns, and employee feedback. The Project Manager will investigate accidents and claims, manage crew costs, and stay informed about new equipment and procedures. They will maintain contact with customers, property owners, the public, contractors, utilities, and government agencies, representing Wright Tree Service professionally. The role requires working around hazardous equipment, energized power lines, excessive noise, and in various weather conditions, potentially on rough terrain. 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.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to multi-task.
Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applies to working in close proximity to 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 circuit.
Skilled in the reading and understanding of circuit maps.
Ability to communicate professionally, both verbal 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) as required.
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 while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
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 in a professional manner.
Possesses the 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 operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Has a valid driver’s license (CDL), medical card.
Able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as background check.
Has 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.

Nice To Haves

Successfully completed applicable performance reviews.

Responsibilities

Supervises a team of General Forepersons and their crews.
Ensures proper administration, communication, and enforcement of supervisory and economic work practices.
Manages policy enforcement, quality and quantity of work production, and adherence to safety practices.
Handles employee relations responsibilities and interpretation of Union Agreements.
Works with Human Resources regarding employment for crew members (hiring, discipline, separation, leaves of absence, policy enforcement).
Interviews potential candidates for hire and follows proper new hire procedures.
Promotes sound relations with employees and manages employee conflicts.
Participates in training to administer oral drug testing and understands reasonable suspicion training.
Trains and coaches employees, evaluates performance, and provides feedback.
Conducts safety training, stand downs, and tailgate trainings.
Manages daily production related tasks and ensures maintenance and accuracy of all records and reports.
Provides reports on orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, and distribution.
Furnishes reports on accidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, and new employee feedback.
Investigates accident reports and damage claims, and may settle minor claims.
Responsible for control of crew costs, including manpower, work methods, trimming, and equipment operation.
Keeps informed of new equipment specifications, standard practices, and operating procedures.
Remains in contact with customers, property owners, general public, other contractors, and representatives of utilities and governmental agencies.
Communicates and complies with all written Wright Tree Service manuals and materials.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.