Field Construction Manager- Forestry

The Field Construction Manager position is available in LaBella's Program Management Services Division at a client's office in LaBella. LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs.

Duties

• Assess tree health and encroachment on targeted sections of power line circuits
• Document and record on a mobile device any trees deemed as a hazard to construction and reliability
• Notify property owners of work being performed
• Assist in investigating and recommending future R-O-W maintenance requirements and subsequent supervision of crews performing any work prescribed
• Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners and the general public
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations

Requirements

• Must be able to read maps, identify local tree species and understand growth rates
• Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices
• Ability to hike ROW's and drive for extended periods of time required
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail
• Associate or Bachelors degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred
• Six months or more direct UVM experience preferred (or equivalent forestry combined with civil work and tree trimming practices)
• Prior experience with GIS software/technology, wetlands permitting a plus
• The ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk several miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make a repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the client.