**Description** We are currently seeking a **Project Coordinator** ** ** to work on Electric Utility Vegetation Management projects. This is a field position, and candidates must have experience in natural resource management, electric utilities, or a related field. We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors and values the freedom of working independently. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in environmental compliance with AMS.  Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS **Project Coordinator** are that you are open-minded and able to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients. **WHAT WE OFFER:** + Industry competitive pay. + Company vehicle with fuel and maintenance cards for work purposes. + Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees). + After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave. + Paid Sick Time. + Weekly Pay Cycle. + Participation in Referral Bonus Program. + Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees). + Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** + Coordinate and deliver training in safe work practices & safety policies to build an engaged culture of safety. + Develop & implement work schedules to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met. + Monitor, analyze, lead and manage crew member performance. + Manage numerous projects and deadlines concurrently. + Coach and develop crew members in skills important to their positions and provide support. + Provide crew coordination and support during utility emergencies and storm events. + Monitor condition and compliance of vehicles, tools, equipment, clothing, and PPE and ensure maintenance is performed, repairs are made, and items are furnished as required. + Provide technological hardware and software support to crew members, coordinate handoff of issues to IT help desk and/or other technical support services. + Monitor, analyze and lead data collection processes. + Maintain databases to ensure accuracy and delivery of maps and manifests. + Lead development and production of bid package documents, including but not limited to maps and manifests. + Ensure accuracy and on-time submittal of team member time sheets and prepare billing invoices as specified by Owner. + Proficient in local, state, and federal permitting requirements. Ensure timely submission to INDOT for needed permits, addendum s, and TCR's needed for state highway circuit work and/or lane closures. Track permit expiration dates to maintain compliance with regulations + Create legal notice maps showing North, South, East, and West roads that are the full distance of circuit work. Send maps and circuit details to NIPSCO legal team when they are awarded to tree contractors. **WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:** + Ability to work independently or as part of a team. + Ability to take initiative and think outside of the box to improve processes and overall operations. + Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent AMS and its services in a professional and positive manner. + Strong knowledge of & experience in common computer applications, with the ability to learn new programs. + Proficiency in Excel and other spreadsheet tools for financial tracking, project monitoring, and data analysis. + Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and packets. + Experience in ESRI applications and other GIS platforms. + Proficiency in local, state, and federal permitting requirements. + Extensive knowledge in IURC, FERC, and NERC compliance as it relates to utility vegetation management. + Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. + Within ninety (90) days of hire, complete Tree Care Industry Association Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP) certification or other Owner approved electrical hazards training program certification and have ability to train others. + Within ninety (90) days of hire, demonstrated knowledge of the information contained within the Owner Line- Clearance and/or Vegetation Management Contract specifications. **WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:** + Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Forestry, Natural Resources Sciences/Management, Horticulture, or related field or demonstrated performance. + Supervisory experience is preferred. + Ability to obtain ISA certification within 6 months. + Minimum 4 years of IVM experience preferred. + Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus. **Working Environment** Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office. **Physical** The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone. **Company Overview** ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.For more information, visit our website at www.arbormetrics.com. **Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.** **All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.** **AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.** **Benefits** We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. **Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Please note:** + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._ **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.