Director of Operations, St Paul

NRP is an ecological restoration and land management company based out of Minnesota. We aim to conserve and restore native habitat through best management practices, utilizing the right tools for each job. Following our Light on the Land philosophy, we aim to do what is right by the land first. We are a team of dedicated ecologists, equipment operators, fire practitioners, outdoors-people, and nature lovers who are passionate about leaving a healthier landscape for generations to come.

We value hard work, reliability, and resilience in ourselves, our company, and our industry. If you care about conserving native habitat, and you are not afraid of getting your hands dirty to get good work done, we’d love for you to join our team!

Branch Directors are responsible for overseeing multiple consecutive habitat restoration/conservation projects, ensuring that all work is completed according to best management practices, contract guidelines, and workplace policies. Individual(s) in this position are responsible for ensuring successful completion of contracts within given specifications, timeline, and budget. Individual(s) are also responsible for assisting with bidding, and supervising project managers. Branch Directors may assist with a variety of other operational, administrative, outreach/sales, and HR duties as necessary.

The Director of Operations-St Paul will work out of our West Saint Paul office, assisting other operations branch directors, overseeing assigned projects, and providing leadership for NRP’s Twin Cities based field crew.

• 60%-70% – Overseeing active projects, providing leadership and support to project managers and field crews; maintaining accurate project financial and forecasting data; promoting effective communication across project partners; ensuring projects are completed on-time, to specifications, and within budget; daily problem solving as issues arise.
• 20%-30% – Completing site assessments, conducting pre-work site visits, and assisting field crews with restoration activities.
• 10%-20% – Completing assigned bids for new work.
• 10% – Administrative, outreach, sales, and HR duties.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Complete bidding activities as assigned.
• Maintain monthly to quarterly forecasting.
• Supervise Project Managers.
• Maintain client relations and conduct client outreach as appropriate for the assigned branch.
• Monthly project scheduling of assigned projects.
• Conduct client communication and documentation throughout a project as appropriate.
• Quarterly profitability reporting.
• Assisting Project Managers with solution finding and reporting.
• Track project expenses by Project Managers.
• Assist with staff hiring as needed.
• Assist Project Managers with assigned tasks as needed.
  • Conduct in-field restoration activities such as: invasive species management, brush removal, tree felling, seeding, planting, prescribed fire, etc.
  • Maintain technical proficiency with common restoration activities, and be able to provide guidance and training to junior crew members.
• Mediate interpersonal issues.
• Promote a safety-first culture and maintain situational awareness for all.
• Demonstrate initiative while working independently with minimal supervision, or as part of a team in order to accomplish goals and duties.
• Provide leadership in specialized areas such as: RX fire, heavy equipment, drone, wildfire, etc.
• Provide Operational Leadership.
  • Providing Leader’s Intent:
    Task, Purpose, End State.
  • Motivate.
  • Demonstrate initiative by taking action in the absence of orders.
  • Communicate by giving specific instructions and asking for feedback.
  • Supervise.
• Ensure company and personnel confidentiality.
• Maintain detailed records, data, and reports.

• Participate in company-wide meetings.
• Report any known/observed vehicle and equipment maintenance issues.
• Operate computers to complete a variety of administrative and managerial tasks.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of company software and programs.
• Respond to telephone calls, texts, and emails as necessary.
• Ensure smooth,…