The Professional Tree Care Company · 8 hours ago
Director of Field Operations - Tree Care/Trades
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expThe Professional Tree Care Company is seeking a Director of Field Operations who is a natural mentor and leader with experience in the trades-related industry. The role involves overseeing operational activities, managing field crews, and ensuring efficiency and profitability across various regions.
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Responsibilities
Manage/mentor up to eight Operations Managers and their respective yards to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient work is completed on time and on budget
Oversee job scheduling, equipment utilization, and project execution across multiple service areas
Ride along with each CAE (Certified Arborist/Estimator) to understand their current processes and how they might be improved
Attend daily 5:00 a.m. project planning meetings
Serve as our de facto Sales Manager; attend monthly ride-alongs with CAE’s (Certified Arborists/Estimators) to ensure they’re able to create residential estimates within 2 hours of visiting a job site using our new software
Communicate a clear performance standard for managers: specific goals, behaviors (speed, ownership, coaching), and timelines, and link these to formal performance management and rewards
Serve as part of the senior management team alongside the CEO, Director of Finance and Accounting, and Strategic Assistant to the CEO to launch two new divisions in 2026
Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, forecasting, and client retention strategies
Develop and implement operational policies that improve workflow and maintain arboricultural best practices
Foster a strong safety and anti-harassment culture and ensure compliance with all local and federal regulations
Work alongside H.R. to support hiring, onboarding, and professional development of field staff and crew leaders including creating inclusive pathways for women and non-binary people in the field
Put underperforming team members on a documented plans with measurable outcomes and check‑ins; create performance standards that have visible consequences if improvement does not occur within a defined period. Train you team to do the same
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years of experience as a senior leader in a TRADES-RELATED industry (ONLY) including 3+ years overseeing multiple field teams or external divisions
Extensive management training experience including leadership, communication, diversity (DEI), and emotional intelligence
Able to work from +/- 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or as needed by the CEO
Available to be on call, especially during fire and storm seasons
Physically well and able to hike into forested areas and up hills as needed to participate in project analysis
Valid driver's license and clean driving record, clean criminal background, and stellar references
Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
2-year or 4-year degree
Preferred
Current or recent employment with a Bay Area tree company or municipal forestry department
Proven expertise in arboriculture, crew logistics, and safety management
Bilingual: Able to read, write, and speak Spanish
Someone seeking a company to stay with for at least the next 5 years
You live within a 40-minute commute of Richmond, CA
Experience with developing inclusive workplace cultures
Benefits
100% Paid medical, dental, and optical.
Company vehicle, cell phone, and gear
Competitive Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) Savings Plan
Generous Employee Discount
Sick time
Company
The Professional Tree Care Company
The Professional Tree Care Company provides tree trimming, pruning, and landscape maintenance services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase