Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Senior Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals.  

Job Duties

Duties:

Responsible for overseeing the capital project portfolio related to vegetation management. This includes managing, scheduling, and addressing any work-related issues that arise during capital construction projects. By ensuring effective oversight of these elements, the manager helps maintain compliance with project milestones and budget parameters while supporting overall project success.

This may include: 

• Project Management and Coordination

  • Supervise day-to-day operations within the project scope, adhering to milestones and stage gate reviews. 

  • Liason to assist in coordinating contractor vegetation management scheduling.
  • Represent the client vegetation management department with the project management team, stakeholders and other organizations to communicate proejct status, planning and deliverables.
  • Assist in implementation of client vegetation management specifications, processes and procedures.
  • Coordinate and communicate with client vegetation managment capital lead.
  • Evaluate project vegetation management scope making necessary modications to ensure project deliverable meets client specifications, requirements, and expectations. 
  • Create reporting for client as requested or required.
  • Monitor project progress and status, address variances, and identify corrective measures to stay within parameters. 
  • Coordinate project vegetation management activites with support teams such as construction management, real estate, and environmental. 

duties continued:

• Performance Monitoring and Quality Assurance
  
  • Assist in providing forecasts as needed for timely and accurate milestone completion. 
  • Provide insight to contractor productivity, safety, quality of work, and customer satisfcation per contract.
  • Oversee the resolution of any customer concerns, and property damage claims.
  • Leads and coordinates all activities related to compliance with vegetation reliability standards, including bid package preparation, remote sensing review, record keeping, data entries, and audit preparation activites. 
• Documentation and Record Keeping 
  • Keep all project documents current, completed, and stored appropriately in a digital platform. 
  • Monitoring client data management systems.

Desired Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field

•  Proven experience in vegetation management, project management, or environmental program administration

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting software

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups.

• ISA Certified Arborist expected, Utility Specialist Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification or equivalent certification (CAPM, PGMP, PIM-ACP)or previous project management experience

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.