Senior Harvesting & Roads Manager

Company Overview

Come grow with us! We are One Rayonier, a team that works together to create value by prioritizing safety, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, and driving innovation through continuous learning. With nearly 100 years of experience, we’re still discovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and—our most important resource—our people. We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment that celebrates your unique talents and perspectives.

Senior Harvesting & Roads Manager – Pacific Region, based in Hoquiam, Washington. Responsible for strategic and operational oversight of timber sales, harvesting, engineering, and road management across a diverse land base. Champion operational excellence, financial performance, and sustainable practices while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

• Timber Harvesting & Operations: Develop and implement annual harvest plans and multi‑year road construction schedules; oversee all timber harvest and stumpage sales; manage wood flows; assist with operations budgets and forecasts; ensure log deliveries meet strict quality and performance standards.
• Engineering & Road Management: Lead logging engineering activities including timber sale design, road design, and bridge construction; manage the engineering budget; oversee road construction and maintenance, including rock pit development and bridge inspections.
• Contractor Management: Negotiate contracts and develop bid materials; ensure contractors comply with company policies, safety protocols, and rigorous performance standards.
• Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide leadership that fosters a culture of collaboration and accountability; partner with cross‑functional departments such as Real Estate and Business Development to support strategic business decisions and coordinate on land resource requests.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote Rayonier’s safety culture; obtain necessary permits; ensure compliance with SFI standards, state Forest Practices, and environmental laws.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest engineering, or a closely related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum eight (8) years in timber harvesting and road construction; at least five (5) years in forest engineering and tactical planning.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in GIS, Road Eng, and Microsoft
  365; advanced knowledge of engineering and surveying techniques; ability to interpret deeds and legal descriptions.
• Business Acumen: Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control; proficiency in planning and estimating costs for forestry projects.
• Leadership & Communication: Proven leadership skills; ability to manage, motivate, and develop others; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Core Forestry Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of forest management principles, including logging and road construction; thorough understanding of Washington and Oregon Forest Practices Rules, SFI standards, BMPs, and relevant safety laws.

Extensive physical activity: hiking across varied terrain, carrying equipment, performing strenuous tasks, operating machinery, power tools, and motor vehicles. Requires maintaining stability on uneven surfaces, navigating obstacles, and working outdoors in diverse weather conditions. Some travel (~25%) required.

Position is designated as safety‑sensitive under Washington law. Must obtain all necessary permits and ensure strict compliance with applicable standards and laws.

Applicants will undergo pre‑employment drug testing, including testing for non‑psychoactive cannabis metabolites. Employees may be subject to random drug testing, testing after a workplace accident or injury, and testing upon reasonable suspicion of impairment while at work.

• Pay range: $94,200 to $141,200 based on knowledge and experience.
• Annual bonus plan and long‑term incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, identity theft protection, paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Health savings account, dependent care spending account, and employee assistance plan.
• Wellness reimbursements, health screenings, wellness incentives, seminars, and financial counseling.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching (60% match on first 6% of base and bonus deferrals) and 3% enhanced retirement contribution.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work‑from‑home options; at least three weeks paid vacation, five paid personal days, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Career development program: career planning tools, mentoring, leadership development, training, and 80% tuition reimbursement.