Project Manager I

Education

Thank you for your interest in the Project Manager I position. Since our company's inception in 2002, we have worked to establish a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, detail oriented, and is able to complete tasks without direct supervision.

WHAT WE DO

We specialize in commercial right-of-way maintenance, conservation/habitat restoration, and forestry. You’ll often find us working closely with Utilities, State Parks, and Private Landowners to help them control vegetation while minimizing our impact to the environment. UFL currently operates in over 11 U.S. States with that number continuing to grow as we expand our operations. As our organization grows, we are continuously on the lookout for new talent to join our team. Whether you’re interning with us over the summer or seeking full-time employment, we encourage you to come grow with us!

OUR OBJECTIVE

If you were to break down our decision-making process into individual parts, you would find two common denominators – Safety and the Environment. These key elements play an essential role in all our operations and are the driving forces behind our culture, work ethic, and approach to problem solving. We're looking to add a dedicated

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project staging and setup:

• Meet with customers to review each project’s Scope of Work and their corresponding expectations.
• Configure projects using our project management software.
• Once work areas have been identified, obtain a bulk water source for each region through the city or local municipality.
• Review and understand project Scope of Work for the project (s) assigned.
• o If the utility can provide spatial data (KMLs, .KMZ., .SHP files), you’ll use the data provided to create a hosted layer in ArcMap/ArcGIS Online and push the data out to the ground crews.
• Work alongside the GM to formulate a work plan for each assigned project. What kind of project is it? Transmission/Distribution/Gas line spraying? Is it a forestry project? How many miles/acres/units are being treated and what workforce will be needed to complete the project within the performance period?
• o Assist Safety Officer in reviewing SOW to ascertain the necessary Safety Equipment and PPE needed to complete the project safely and to specification.
• o At the start of each project, convey the scope of work and expectations to crew supervisors and ensure that all specifications are being met for the duration of the project.

Deliverables

• o Submit weekly progress reports to GM and management team for ongoing projects.
• Some examples of common project deliverables: Safety Briefings, Daily Spray Logs, Progress Reports, GPS tracks/spatial data.

Communication

• o Maintain an open line of communication with customers and provide regular updates regarding project completion status, safety, deadlines, and crewing levels. Conversely, you will also be responsible for relaying information from the customer to the employees on site as it pertains to the project.
• You will report directly to the General Manage, and will be communicating project status, crewing levels, incidents, material inventory counts, and other relevant information

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• A bachelor’s in Forestry, Agriculture, Biology, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

General Requirements

• Must be able to travel between the months of April and October. Expect between 70% and 80% travel during this period.
• Must be able to complete tasks without direct supervision before provided deadlines.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a background check. Applicants with more than three (3) traffic violations in the last two years will not be considered for the position.
• Must be able to pass a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam within 30 days of hire.
• Must be comfortable working around pesticides.
• Must be comfortable with some physical labor (< 5% of day-to-day).

Technology Requirements

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to read and interpret both digital and paper maps.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a managerial capacity.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in one of the following industries: Forestry, Conservation, Environmental Services, Consulting, Agriculture, Landscaping, GIS, Biology, Electric Utilities, Work Planning, Trimming, or a related industry.
• Communication
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable managing between 15 – 40 employees.
• Must be highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Not Required (But these skills will greatly improve your chances of selection)
• Existing knowledge of pesticides.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Existing knowledge of GIS mapping technology and/or scripting (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, Field Maps).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

BENEFITS

• ALL UFL employees are encouraged to think of ways that we can improve our operations both on a project and organizational level. All ideas are taken into consideration, and at UFL every employee has an opportunity to make a real impact.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Annual performance-based bonuses raises.
• Competitive salary benefits.
• Company vehicle (typically a late model ½ ton pickup)
• Company phone provided - IOS or Android devices available based on user-preference.
• Laptops are also available upon request.
• A Purchasing Card will be provided so there is no need to tie up your own money with expense reimbursements.
• UFL covers all travel expenses. Meal allowance up to $35/day and $100/day for lodging (you’ll never have to pay lodging out-of-pocket. If no rooms exist at a reasonable rate, you’ll just need to seek approval prior to booking).
• UFL, INC will cover 100% of the costs associated with obtaining a Commercial Pesticide License in the state in which you’re working. The cost to obtain a license can be between $150 - $500 depending on the state.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• WV Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Virginia: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $52,000 - $72,500