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Moorhead · 12 hours ago

Utility Vegetation Management Supervisor

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Moorhead is seeking a Utility Vegetation Management Supervisor to lead and manage field crews performing vegetation work on utility projects. This role involves technical leadership, project execution, safety management, and ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to budget and regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Lead and deploy manual felling, climbing, and bucket-truck crews across utility and integrated project scopes

Ensure crews follow best practices in felling, climbing, rigging, and equipment operation

Provide technical guidance for complex or hazardous tree work, including rigging, directional felling, and access challenges

Mentor and develop climbers, sawyers, and bucket-truck operators, supporting advancement and technical growth

Own and manage vegetation budgets for assigned projects or scope packages

Monitor labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material costs daily; identify and address cost overruns promptly

Drive crew efficiency to meet or exceed margin and productivity expectations

Understand and enforce client contracts, utility specifications, ROW requirements, and scope definitions

Identify scope gaps, growth opportunities, and additional billable work; collaborate with Project Managers on change orders and documentation

Develop and maintain vegetation work plans that align with overall project schedules

Forecast crew and equipment needs, adjusting deployment based on project demands

Communicate regularly with Project Managers, Superintendents, and client representatives regarding progress and changes

Provide accurate daily and weekly production reports

Support project billing with precise quantities, photos, and field documentation

Track equipment utilization and maintenance needs that impact production

Enforce utility safety standards, company safety policies, and all applicable ANSI and OSHA requirements

Ensure that daily JSA/JHA meetings are being held, monitor field safety audits, and risk assessments

Immediately correct unsafe actions or conditions and participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning

Serve as the primary field contact for utility inspectors, client representatives, and ROW managers

Resolve field issues promptly and professionally

Represent the company as a subject-matter expert in vegetation management during site walks, pre-construction meetings, and scope reviews

Qualification

Utility vegetation managementClimbingRiggingCrew managementProject financial managementHazard-tree evaluationISA Certified ArboristSafety certificationsCommunication skillsDecision-making skillsDocumentation skills