Manager, Vegetation Management

Lucas Tree Expert Co, Inc

. Promote and maintain a strong safety culture .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in operational management, focusing on safety culture, team development, and customer relationship management. Proficient in budget management and optimizing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vegetation Management ExperienceOperational ManagementLeadership SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyPesticide Licenses

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Hard Skills

Operational ManagementBudget ManagementSafety Regulations ComplianceTraining and DevelopmentInventory ManagementBidding PreparationCustomer Relationship ManagementEquipment OptimizationTelematics FamiliarityGPS Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipIntegrityInitiativeCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointScheduling SoftwareFile Sharing ToolsSatellite Imagery

Certifications & Qualifications

VT Pesticide LicenseNH Pesticide LicenseISA CertificationISA TRAQ CertificationCertified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP)

Industry Keywords

Safety CultureOperational EfficiencyEmployee DevelopmentCustomer PartnershipsCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture
Ensure all operations align with safety regulations and best practices
Recruit, train, retain, and manage terminations when necessary
Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of training and employee development programs
Optimize equipment usage and allocation
Manage inventories and minimize downtime
Recommend equipment procurement as needed
Drive operational efficiency and profitability
Prepare accurate bids for future work
Develop strong customer partnerships
Build and maintain customer relationships through proactive communication and service delivery
Develop and manage annual sales and operational budgets with detailed monthly breakdowns
Participate in regular team meetings and strategy sessions
Balance short-term daily and weekly goals with long-term strategic planning
Lead and motivate crews
Work cross-functionally with other departments and divisions to support company-wide success

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in Vegetation Management
At least 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong commitment to workplace safety
Ability to foster a safety-first culture across all levels of the team
Effective leadership and communication skills
Focus on integrity, initiative, and customer service
Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond
Proven experience in operational management leading teams of 75 people or more
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with industry tools including telematics, satellite imagery, GPS coordination, file sharing, and scheduling software
Clean and valid driver’s license
VT pesticide license
NH pesticide license
ISA certification
ISA TRAQ certification
Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) certification
Willingness and ability to obtain required certifications if not already held

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus Potential
PTO
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life insurance
401k w/Company match
Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Company vehicle with fuel card, computer, phone, and company credit card for expenses
Company Management Training Program
Education Assistance Program