Vegetation Services Project Manager

ACRT Services•Stow, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vegetative Services Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Vegetative Services Manager with cost estimating, technical writing, and proposal development for vegetation services business opportunities. This role involves conducting field assessments, organizing proposal and project efforts, and coordinating workflows for proposal deliverables. The role also involves participation in our project management team providing client coordination, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining project budgets. This is a hybrid role that combines excellent technical writing and site assessment capabilities with project managerial skills such as cost estimating and project management. The ideal candidate will be effective at conducting site assessments, developing technical support narrative/concepts, generating cost estimates to meet project scope and objectives, and championing project goals to ensure all objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Estimated allocation of office to field work is 75%/25% respectively. Estimated allocation between business development to project management duties 60%/40% respectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Restoration Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Botany or a related field.
2 or more years of professional experience in ecological restoration, conservation, or natural resource management, and corresponding demonstrated project management.
Working in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstratable knowledge of invasive vegetation management, native revegetation, stream morphology, wetland ecology, restoration construction, and/or ecological restoration.
Superior technical writing abilities.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making.
Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Strong analytical skills, particularly in budgeting and costing.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Restoration Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Botany or a related field
3-5 years of professional experience in ecological restoration, conservation, or natural resource management, and corresponding demonstrated project management.
Certificate or Graduate-Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator License in the Categories of 3A – General Aquatic Pest Control, 4A – Forest Pest Control, 5 – Industrial Vegetation Control, and Commercial CORE.
Previous experience in proposal writing and business development.
Experience in project budgeting, costing, and financial management.
Proven ability to lead project teams and manage complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Manage the development of project proposals from inception to deliverable, including technical writing to support approach/scope concept development, cost estimates, and milestone timeline.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects based on bid items and/or conceptual scope and goals.
Review and update costing to reflect changes in project scope or materials.
Provide direction to field staff and project team in achieving project goals and objectives.
Monitor project progress both remotely and from the field and adjust accordingly to ensure targets are met.
Develop initial project concepts, including scope, design, and material quantities.
Collaborate with the Project Manager, Design Team, and Vegetation Services Team to refine concepts and ensure feasibility.
Oversee the entire workflow of assigned projects, from planning and scheduling to execution and final delivery.
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Occasionally assist with field work based on work availability to perform active vegetation management using tools and herbicide.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of all project deliverables both remotely and in the field.
Ensure that all project deliverables meet company and client standards.
Review monthly billing statements for accuracy and completeness.
Review and approve monthly invoices.
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met.
Track expenses and make necessary adjustments to stay within budget.