Vegetation Management Site Manager Solar O&M

Are you ready to lead solar site stewardship Do you thrive at project management client communication and ecological restoration Are you skilled at translating on-the-ground observations into actionable plans that deliver results for clients and ecosystems alike If so we are looking for you!

About Us

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our work includes native seed and plant production shoreline and wetland restoration prescribed burns conservation grazing vegetation management and ecological consulting. We also partner with the renewable energy sector by supporting solar installations with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

Our Vegetation Management (VM) team is growing and this role is central to strengthening how we serve large-scale solar clients with both ecological integrity and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

As our Site Manager for Solar O&M youll be the primary point of contact for commercial solar clients while also managing vegetation work plans for solar sites across Minnesota. This includes site assessments quotes executing contracts work plan development scheduling and follow-through. Youll also lead support and train VM field crews to execute the work and provide reports updates and invoicing back to clients.

What You Will Do

• Manage Client Projects : Build strong relationships with current and prospective solar clients understand each sites needs and contractual obligations and ensure work is delivered on time and to spec.
• Lead Work Planning & Scheduling : Develop solar site specific vegetation management work plans that include mowing herbicide application grazing and / or manual control techniques.
• Oversee & Support Field Crews : Direct or assist VM crews in the field providing training guidance and quality control for solar sites.
• Conduct Site Assessments : Evaluate solar site vegetation and infrastructure prepare reports and recommend appropriate management actions per client requirements.
• Pricing & Proposals : Use your understanding of MNLs pricing structure to generate accurate quotes and formal proposals.
• Track Work & Provide Documentation : Verify completed work invoice clients and maintain accurate tracking in coordination with office teams.
• Support Vegetation Management Field Work : When necessary perform hands-on vegetation control including mowing cutting or herbicide application.
• Cross-functional Communication : Maintain daily collaboration with MNL staff across departments to align resources and project timelines.
• Identify Growth Opportunities : Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and recommend additional MNL services or products.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

MNL requires all selected applicants who accept a job offer with the company to complete a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle records (MVR) search. All hired employees are also subject to random drug testing under our zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Computer Skills,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Warehouse Distribution Experience,OSHA,Process Management,Training & Development,LIHTC,Leadership Experience,Property Management,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1