Area Manager Job at International Society of Arboriculture, Rhode Island

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  • International Society of Arboriculture
  • Rhode Island

Job Description

Area Manager

Location: MA, CT, VT, NH, RI
Salary: Salary Range: $105,000-118,500

Under the direction of Division Manager, the area manager will play a key role in the acquisition and execution of vegetation management contracts while providing exemplary leadership within the Division . Area Manager will be responsible for divisions encompassing MA, CT, VT, NH, & RI. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Accountable for the operational results of general foreperson/supervisors
  • Schedule weekly crew visits with supervisor, giving guidance, assistance and support
  • Oversee the implementation of the Corporate Safety Program, training sessions, tailgate meetings and award programs
  • Work with the general foreperson, supervisors, and corporate safety investigating and settling accident claims quickly, efficiently, and sensitively
  • Ensures that high quality arboricultural work is being always performed
  • Ensures equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and purchasing policies and procedures are completed properly
  • Continuous contact with existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Ensures compliance of all customers’ contact specifications and requirements
  • Maintains open communication with Division Manager on all area operational activities
  • Ability to review and/or estimate fixed price lump sum bid work
  • Contacts potential customers as assigned by Regional Vice President or Division Manager
  • Understands and enforces all company policies and procedures
  • Attends internal and external training courses, which pertain to improving and developing job related business management and operational skills
  • Partner with the Human Resources department on talent planning and acquisition as well as employee retention, discipline, and development.
  • Ensure all work is completed with strict adherence to safety policies and procedures
  • Review accident reports/property damage claims and follow up as needed through resolution
  • Participate in trade associations and organizations related to vegetation management
  • Maintain open lines of communication and a good working relationship with all members of the Operational Management Group.
  • Travel is required to cover the territory, storm and leadership development requirements. This includes overnight and extended stay as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • Performs all other duties as assigned or required by Division Manager or Regional Vice President.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a General Foreman or related experience required
  • Applicable managerial experience required
  • Valid driver’s license and be eligible to operate a vehicle on behalf of the Company required
  • Well-groomed and properly dressed, promoting a professional experience
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Must secure and obtain one of the following certifications within one year of employment at Lewis: ISA Certified Arborist or ISA Utility Specialist Certification or ISA Certified Tree Worker Certification
  • Must secure a commercial pesticide certification in right of way for states servicing

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:

  • Computer literate; must have basic skills, understanding and knowledge
  • Proficient with standard office equipment i.e. computer, phones, scanner, fax and copier.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit : always seeking new opportunities and avenues. Effectively market the services of Lewis Tree Service and collaborate with multiple teams to create competitive and comprehensive bids that are legally compliant in multiple states.
  • Create results-oriented systems : focus on the business goals and outcomes and create/manage systems to reach these goals.
  • Forward thinking and capable of planning several steps ahead : excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Empathy for others doing different work : understanding the needs of our front-line craftworkers and providing servant leadership.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: including oral and written communication, listening, asking questions to gain understanding and presentation skills.
  • Operate with integrity and diligence: intimately familiar with the ethics of business and strive to maintain the highest standards for how they conduct themselves

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, an employee must regularly stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, reach, and perform repetitive keystrokes.  While performing the duties of this job, an employee must occasionally, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and lift or move up to 25 pounds.  Due to the work requirements related to working in the outdoor as well as office environment, an employee may walk on uneven terrain and be exposed to extreme temperatures.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to and indoor and has some exposure to an outdoor environment.

The noise level in the work environment is most often moderate but sometimes loud.

Job Tags

Price work, Outdoor, Gangs, Night shift,

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