Supervisor, Management, Operations Manager

• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $110,000 USD

  This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

• Travel Required :
  Yes

The Supervisor oversees contractor performance on all vegetation management work for a territory consisting of multiple crews in one or more states. Candidates should have at least 5 years of recent experience with contractor supervision and/or contract management. Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is also required to be considered for this role.

Essential Functions

• Provide supervision, leadership, and training to others through day-to-day contact; prioritize, direct, monitor, and evaluates performance of contractors
• Direct assigned employees in safe work procedures, work effectiveness, on-the-job training, construction standards, proper care and use of material and equipment, customer service, and company policy and compliance with contracts as well as state and local laws
• Enforce and comply with all federal safety policies, practices and procedures; ensure that contractors know, understand, and apply all safety rules, OSHA and EPA regulations, good work practices, and proper craftsmanship techniques to their work
• Ensure work is performed on schedule, within competitive cost standards, and in accordance with customer expectations
• Control costs by estimating labor, materials, and other costs to complete work in a safe and competitive manner; coordinate staff, material and equipment with other company and contract teams to achieve the desired outcome
• Improve work processes to enhance on-the-job safety, quality of work, customer satisfaction and competitiveness for the company; encourage participation of others to develop suggestions for work efficiency
• Serve as Company representative to call in contractors during non-scheduled hours for emergency work
• Maintain accurate staff, safety, work and job cost records including activity unit costs, equipment and material use, and contractor performance
• Prepare, control, and administer project budgets to achieve maximum business results relating to overall performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities General Forepersons will report directly to the Supervisor.

Experience Requirements At least 5 years of recent experience with contractor supervision and/or contract management Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries

Education Requirements High School diploma or education equivalent; additional vocational or technical training preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to travel within assigned territory
• Knowledge in line clearance tree trimming standards a plus
• Proven ability to deal with customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Must be results oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with limited direct supervision.
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

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