RC Operations Manager

Job overview

The RC Operations Manager role is onsite in Kent, OH, with additional work at various unanticipated sites throughout the United States. The posting states domestic travel of 65%–75%. Compensation is $100,000–$180,000 per year. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting. The manager oversees and optimizes arborist and urban forester team activities, coordinating people, projects, safety, and skills development. The role also supports tree health and forestry planning through data gathering, training development, and operational management.

What you'll do

• Oversee and optimize arborist and urban forester team activities
• manage teams, employee development, project coordination, safety, skills development, and operations
• determine timber cutting and removal methods that minimize waste and environmental damage
• assist with tree disease and pest control projects
• gather data on tree species, populations, disease, and insect damage
• assist with planting, spraying, and cultivation methods
• gather information on plant varieties
• develop forester training through curriculum and mentoring.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

rc operations manager

arboriculture

urban forestry

tree care

team management

employee development

project coordination

safety

kent oh

domestic travel 65%–75%

$100k–$180k per year

the davey tree expert company

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Industry-leading training, technology, and benefits supporting a rewarding and safe work experience.

Why this role

Requires a related bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent and ten years of experience developing residential arborists and urban foresters, including five years in tree care and urban forestry business management. Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Tree Care Safety Professional credentials are required. Domestic travel is 65%–75%.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.