Area Manager
Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned · Massachusetts, United States · 5 days ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee operational results of General Forepersons and Supervisors
- Schedule weekly crew visits and provide guidance and support
- Implement and monitor the Corporate Safety Program
- Investigate and resolve accident claims with sensitivity and efficiency
- Ensure high-quality arboricultural work and equipment maintenance
- Maintain strong customer relationships and satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with contract specifications
- Communicate regularly with the Division Manager
- Review and estimate fixed-price bid work
- Engage potential customers as assigned
- Enforce company policies and procedures
- Attend internal and external training for business and operational development
- Partner with HR on talent planning, acquisition, retention, and development
- Ensure strict adherence to safety policies and procedures
- Review accident/property damage claims and follow through to resolution
- Participate in trade associations and industry organizations
- Review and approve fixed-price bid work
- Manage divisional financials, including P&L, budgeting, and bid preparation
- Prepare and manage bids, controlling costs, and delivering on full P&L accountability
- Communicate regularly with the Operational Management Group
- Travel as needed for territory coverage, storm response, and leadership development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years as a General Foreman or equivalent experience
- Proven managerial experience
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate company vehicles
- Professional appearance and strong communication skills
- ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, or Tree Worker Certification within one year
- Proven experience managing bids, budgets, and full P&L responsibility to drive divisional success
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in bids, forecasting, budgets, and P&L oversight
- Skilled in preparing and managing bids, controlling costs, and delivering on full P&L accountability
- Commercial pesticide certification in right-of-way (state-specific)
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinking
- Strong interpersonal and servant leadership skills
- High integrity and ethical standards
Physical Demands
- Ability to: Sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly
- Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and lift/move up to 25 lbs.
- Walk on uneven terrain and work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels
- Continuous – Sitting, communicating, using computers
- Frequent – Driving, walking outdoors
- Occasional – Climbing, lifting, kneeling
- Rarely – Exposure to hazardous materials
- Never – Confined spaces
- Continuous – Continuous – Sitting, communicating, using computers
- Frequent – Driving, walking outdoors
- Occasional – Climbing, lifting, kneeling
- Rarely – Exposure to hazardous materials
- Never – Confined spaces
Environmental Conditions
- Frequently – Outdoor work
- Occasionally – Noise levels, temperature extremes
- Rarely – Hazardous materials, air quality issues
- Never – Confined spaces