Project Manager | Atlanta, GA

EOC Group • Rome, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager coordinates daily utility vegetation management activities and serves as an intermediary among Eocene Environmental Group personnel, utility personnel, and tree contractors. The role trains, supervises, and audits Consulting Utility Foresters (CUFs) and Senior Consulting Utility Foresters (SCUFs), and serves as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers. The position also supports job-site safety, equipment and vehicle upkeep, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A degree or experience in Forestry, Utility Arboriculture, Tree Biology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Conservation, or a related field; alternatively, five or more years of Utility Vegetation Management experience is required as a minimum qualification.
• ISA Certification is required.
• Obtain Utility Specialist certification within six months of the start date.
• A state-issued driver's license and a clear motor vehicle record (MVR) are required.
• Ability to interact with customers, government agencies, and other stakeholders as required or directed.
• Superior species identification skills, invasive species knowledge, and knowledge of tree growth rates.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of Consulting Utility Foresters (CUFs) and Senior Consulting Utility Foresters (SCUFs).
• Act as the intermediary between Eocene Environmental Group personnel, utility personnel, and tree contractors.
• Train, supervise, and audit CUFs and SCUFs.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Utilize materials, tools, and equipment at the work site.
• Service trucks and equipment and keep trucks and other assigned equipment neat and orderly.
• Report the need for equipment and truck repairs to a supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with team members sharing in the company's success and rewards.
• Career development opportunities, including support for certifications and continuing education.
• Company-provided vehicle for work use and job-site travel.
• Paid time off, including vacation and personal wellness days.
• Recognized holidays, including standard and flexible days.
• Annual workwear allowance.
• Monthly reimbursement available for fitness memberships or wellness programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed