Utility Project Coordinator | Columbus, OH

EOC Group•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Essential Job Duties: (Tasks necessary and required to perform the job.) Oversee utility vegetation management operations within assigned territories, ensuring alignment with safety, regulatory, and client standards Track project checkpoints and coordinate ongoing work to ensure timely and efficient completion Monitor and report on construction and field activities, maintaining accurate and detailed records Conduct inspections and audits to ensure contract compliance and identify corrective actions when needed Collaborate with client, property owners, utility departments, local governments, and stakeholders to resolve concerns and facilitate communication Schedule, attend, and lead project meetings; document key takeaways and action items Assist in developing and managing forestry work plans and associated budgets Conduct site patrols to assess vegetation and environmental conditions, and develop actionable short- and long-term plans Perform crew safety observations and deliver safety training in accordance with organizational policies Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets for vegetation management and transmission line projects Maintain GIS-based records and reporting systems; provide training to contractors on proper usage Manage client database programs and construction project files Coordinate and support the daily activities of forestry crews, planners, auditors, and utility foresters Technical support for field personnel, foresters and utility staff Document compliance with resource protection measures and ensure regulatory adherence Submit daily activity and progress reports in a timely and accurate manner Promote and support a culture of safety and environmental responsibility Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements: (Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.) Strong understanding of utility vegetation management, environmental regulations, and project compliance Candidates shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with computers, office equipment and data entry equipment. Two or four-year degree in a related field is preferred Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and GIS or forestry management tools Skilled in project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting Experience with Billing/Invoicing preferred Ability to interpret technical documents such as maps, reports, and construction plans Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently Adaptable to field and office environments, with willingness to travel as needed Commitment to safety protocols and promoting a culture of compliance and accountability Education, Certification & Experience Requirements: (The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.) Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or related field (or equivalent experience) ISA Certified Arborist (or obtain within 6 months) Other Preferred Requirements: (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified) ISA Utility Specialist, ISA TRAQ, UVM certification, and PMP certification are preferred/pluses

Requirements

Strong understanding of utility vegetation management, environmental regulations, and project compliance
Candidates shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with computers, office equipment and data entry equipment.
Two or four-year degree in a related field is preferred
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and GIS or forestry management tools
Skilled in project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting
Experience with Billing/Invoicing preferred
Ability to interpret technical documents such as maps, reports, and construction plans
Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently
Adaptable to field and office environments, with willingness to travel as needed
Commitment to safety protocols and promoting a culture of compliance and accountability
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
ISA Certified Arborist (or obtain within 6 months)

Nice To Haves

ISA Utility Specialist
ISA TRAQ
UVM certification
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Oversee utility vegetation management operations within assigned territories, ensuring alignment with safety, regulatory, and client standards
Track project checkpoints and coordinate ongoing work to ensure timely and efficient completion
Monitor and report on construction and field activities, maintaining accurate and detailed records
Conduct inspections and audits to ensure contract compliance and identify corrective actions when needed
Collaborate with client, property owners, utility departments, local governments, and stakeholders to resolve concerns and facilitate communication
Schedule, attend, and lead project meetings; document key takeaways and action items
Assist in developing and managing forestry work plans and associated budgets
Conduct site patrols to assess vegetation and environmental conditions, and develop actionable short- and long-term plans
Perform crew safety observations and deliver safety training in accordance with organizational policies
Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets for vegetation management and transmission line projects
Maintain GIS-based records and reporting systems; provide training to contractors on proper usage
Manage client database programs and construction project files
Coordinate and support the daily activities of forestry crews, planners, auditors, and utility foresters
Technical support for field personnel, foresters and utility staff
Document compliance with resource protection measures and ensure regulatory adherence
Submit daily activity and progress reports in a timely and accurate manner
Promote and support a culture of safety and environmental responsibility
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings