Area Manager

Manulife

. Manage timberland assets in New Hampshire and Maine, focusing primarily on northern hardwood forest management .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • New Hampshire • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,900 - $116,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Northern Hardwood Forest Management, including silvicultural operations, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with SFI/FSC certification. Proven ability to manage timberland assets, oversee safety procedures, and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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Northern Hardwood Forest ManagementStakeholder EngagementTimber MarketingGIS SkillsLicensed Forester

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Hard Skills

Silvicultural OperationsHarvest AdministrationCost AnalysisTimber SecurityQuality InspectionsBudgeting and PlanningRoad BuildingHarvest LayoutContract AdministrationEnvironmental Compliance

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunity EngagementCollaborative Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Supervision

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office365GIS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

State of New Hampshire Licensed Forester

Industry Keywords

Timberland ManagementFiduciary ObligationsConservation Easement CompliancePublic AffairsRecreational Trail Use Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage timberland assets in New Hampshire and Maine, focusing primarily on northern hardwood forest management
Maintain service-oriented relationships with MIMT and MIMFM personnel and uphold client fiduciary obligations
Follow stewardship policies and practices for water quality, soils, invasive species, and SFI/FSC certification compliance
Maintain and strengthen relationships with contractors, timber market personnel, recreation groups, conservation organizations, communities, Indigenous communities, elected officials, adjacent landowners, and government representatives
Lead stakeholder engagement and community outreach efforts
Support budgeting and planning for forest management activities
Represent MIMFM to public, industry, peers, associations, and regulatory entities
Lead and supervise area employees and consulting personnel
Oversee safety procedures for personnel, contractors, and property assets
Direct timber harvesting operations, including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections, and reporting
Market timber products and manage delivery logistics, harvest volumes, timber specifications, and market opportunities
Prescribe, schedule, and implement silvicultural operations
Plan and oversee road building and road maintenance
Maintain conservation easement compliance, annual operating plans, monitoring meetings, and recreational trail use agreements
Address trespass, encroachments, illegal activities, and environmental issues
Oversee consultant field activities
Seek eligible non-timber income opportunities
Lead communications relating to stakeholder engagement, community relations, public affairs, media inquiries, and forest management
Report operational status, markets, stewardship activities, risks, safety, budgets, and property highlights
Participate in acquisitions, land sales, special projects, and company strategies
Plan and lead property tours for clients, stakeholders, and MFM peers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years of career experience
Organizational and team supervision experience desirable
Proficiency in Northern Hardwood, Spruce, Fir, and mixed cover type forest management
Knowledge and experience with management cost and return expectations, discounted cash flow analysis, harvest administration, and timber marketing
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured with the company’s commercial carrier
Maintain State of New Hampshire Licensed Forester status
Strong computer and analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office365
GIS skills
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, key financial concepts to business decisions
Service-oriented approach from a fiduciary perspective
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
Ability to facilitate productive discussions, manage sensitive issues, and communicate complex forest management objectives to varied audiences
Strong experience in community engagement, public outreach, stakeholder relations, and collaborative problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) savings plans
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Up to 11 paid holidays annually
3 personal days annually
150 hours of vacation annually
40 hours of sick time annually, or more where required by law
Statutory leaves of absence
Flexible work environment
Learning and career growth opportunities
Well-being and inclusion support