Vegetation Management Site Manager - Solar O&M

Mnl • Otsego, MN

49d

About The Position

Are you ready to lead solar site stewardship ? Do you thrive at project management, client communication, and ecological restoration ? Are you skilled at translating on-the-ground observations into actionable plans that deliver results for clients and ecosystems alike? If so, we are looking for you! About Us MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our work includes native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also partner with the renewable energy sector by supporting solar installations with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise. Our Vegetation Management (VM) team is growing, and this role is central to strengthening how we serve large-scale solar clients with both ecological integrity and operational excellence. The Opportunity As our Site Manager for Solar O&M , you'll be the primary point of contact for commercial solar clients while also managing vegetation work plans for solar sites across Minnesota. This includes site assessments, quotes, executing contracts, work plan development, scheduling, and follow-through. You'll also lead, support, and train VM field crews to execute the work and provide reports, updates, and invoicing back to clients.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in native vegetation management, including herbicide use and native/invasive plant identification.
• 1+ years of experience managing or supervising teams or crews.
• Experience or familiarity with commercial solar site operations or demonstrated knowledge of solar infrastructure and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication-comfortable with both field crew instruction and client updates.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, ERP systems, and other computer software.
• A proactive mindset with attention to detail and professionalism.
• A commercial pesticide applicator license (or a willingness to acquire one within 90 days of employment).
• Ability to move and lift up to 50lbs and work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain/snow) and terrains.
• Ability to travel daily to various worksites with occasional overnight travel.
• MNL requires all selected applicants who accept a job offer with the company to complete a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle records (MVR) search. All hired employees are also subject to random drug testing under our zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a chainsaw safely for felling and/or bucking preferred.
• Experience operating farm and other equipment, trucks, trailers, and ATVs, along with basic equipment maintenance and repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Client Projects: Build strong relationships with current and prospective solar clients, understand each site's needs and contractual obligations, and ensure work is delivered on time and to spec.
• Lead Work Planning & Scheduling: Develop solar site specific vegetation management work plans that include mowing, herbicide application, grazing, and/or manual control techniques.
• Oversee & Support Field Crews: Direct or assist VM crews in the field, providing training, guidance, and quality control for solar sites.
• Conduct Site Assessments: Evaluate solar site vegetation and infrastructure, prepare reports, and recommend appropriate management actions per client requirements.
• Pricing & Proposals: Use your understanding of MNL's pricing structure to generate accurate quotes and formal proposals.
• Track Work & Provide Documentation: Verify completed work, invoice clients, and maintain accurate tracking in coordination with office teams.
• Support Vegetation Management Field Work: When necessary, perform hands-on vegetation control including mowing, cutting, or herbicide application.
• Cross-functional Communication: Maintain daily collaboration with MNL staff across departments to align resources and project timelines.
• Identify Growth Opportunities: Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and recommend additional MNL services or products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees