Senior Forestry and Fire Protection Planning Manager

Overview

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Location(s): Pacific Northwest

Practice/Department: Emerging Regions

Internal

Title:

Project Manager I

Work Environment: Hybrid/Remote

Compensation: $115,000-$135,000 annually*

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

Dudek is seeking a Senior Forestry and Fire Protection Planning Manager to support the growth of our natural resources team in the Pacific Northwest. The successful candidate will possess a well-established network within the region and contribute to the development and diversity of our natural resource services. The candidate will build client relationships while also ensuring high-quality work products and regulatory compliance.

This seller/doer position requires a minimum of twelve years’ experience in arboriculture, urban forestry, fuels planning, wildfire mitigation, and/or hazard tree and vegetation risk assessment within the Pacific Northwest. Proven ability to independently conduct tree assessments, prepare comprehensive reports, engage effectively with clients, and manage complex projects within multi-disciplinary teams is essential. Additional responsibilities include pursuing and securing business opportunities through networking, marketing, and client referrals.

Based in Dudek’s Seattle or Portland office, this role involves regular travel throughout the region for project-related assignments. Responsibilities include leading or contributing to public and private sector projects, including those for utilities, land managers, and local governments. Previous agency, consulting, or utility operations experience is highly valued.

• Builds strong relationships with clients, including key decision makers and agency representatives working to proactively identify and pursue new business prospects.
• Coordinates and facilitates client, partner, and regulatory agency meetings where Dudek work products are presented and reviewed.
• Cross-sells other disciplines within the company and actively seeks opportunities for collaboration.
• Leads proposals for projects of varying complexity, scopes of work, budgets, and bids for new projects.
• Actively engages in the professional community, including attending and speaking at industry conferences and training sessions.
• Draft chapters for urban forest management plans, encompassing best practices, municipal budgeting, work performance metrics, tree inventory sustainability assessments, canopy cover study applications, community engagement strategies, as well as ordinances and policies.
• Oversee projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timely execution and optimal efficiency.
• Conduct thorough individual tree evaluations and risk assessments; utilize tablets, field computers, and GPS units for data collection in the field.
• Produce arborist and technical reports on tree and urban forest management, including written recommendations for tree management.
• Offer expert consultation and guidance to clients regarding tree care, preservation, and management strategies.
• Perform individual tree evaluations and risk assessments with…