Vegetation Management Supervisor — Columbia, SC

Job overview

The Vegetation Management Supervisor role is onsite in Columbia, SC, and the territory includes the surrounding area. Compensation starts at $75,000 per year; the posting says pay is based on experience and qualifications. The supervisor oversees contractor performance across vegetation management crews and represents Xylem in the territory. This role exists to lead safe, timely, cost-conscious vegetation management work. It directs and trains staff and contractors, monitors performance and compliance, manages budgets and records, and supports storm and emergency work.

What you'll do

• Supervise, train, and evaluate contractors and assigned employees
• enforce safety practices and applicable regulations
• ensure work meets schedules, cost standards, customer expectations, and contract requirements
• estimate and control costs
• coordinate staff, materials, and equipment
• maintain records and administer project budgets
• improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• call contractors for emergency work during non-scheduled hours
• perform storm work as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vegetation management

supervisor

columbia sc

xylem

contractor supervision

line clearance

tree trimming

safety compliance

project budgets

storm work

full-time

$75k+

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) enrollment option
• paid time off eligibility and accrual vary by position.

Why this role

South Carolina Tree License and Flagger Certification preferred; CDL and Arborist Certification also preferred. The posting seeks 10 or more years of professional line-clearance experience and at least five years of recent contractor supervision and/or contract management experience.

About the employer

Xylem I LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.