Funderial

Operations

• Lead and oversee all aspects of field operations, including aquatic vegetation management, water quality monitoring, fishery management, and erosion control projects
• Manage and motivate field crews, including technicians and seasonal staff
• Provide guidance, training, and support to enhance team productivity and morale
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients at project sites
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, providing updates on project progress, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess the quality of work performed
• Promote a culture of safety and adherence to safety protocols among field staff
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards, conduct safety meetings, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Manage resources effectively, including equipment, materials, and manpower
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair schedules to ensure operational readiness
• Assist in the development and management of project budgets
• Monitor project expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure projects are completed within budgetary constraints
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits governing lake management activities
• Implement environmentally sustainable practices and minimize the ecological footprint of field operations.

Field Operations Manager

Project Manager

• Maintain a full portfolio of annual maintenance accounts and/or projects - performing all contracted services including client communication and permit compliance
• Evaluate site/waterbody conditions and independently conduct aquatic pesticide applications appropriate for site conditions, permit requirements, and contracted services
• Operate a variety of watercraft and all-terrain equipment
• Manage product usage and labor costs within defined program or project budget
• Commensurate with the product label, independently calculate aquatic pesticide dosage and quantity for safe and effective target species control
• Participate in District fisheries work when required
• Perform baseline waterbody assessment and biological data collection - temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, water quality sample collection, algae sample collection, aquatic plant identification, etc.
• Support District operations with routine client communication, attendance at HOA and regulatory meetings, as required
• Proactively provide new and/or innovative management recommendations to portfolio clients
• Assist manager (DM/OM) and/or technical staff (PM/Biologist) with program evaluation, modification, and/or design
• Participate in project data analysis and annual report writing under the supervision of technical staff
• Develop technical reports for high-profile, innovative, and/or highly successful projects (case studies, white papers, industry presentations)
• Assist with service technique innovation and the evaluation of new pond/lake products, equipment, and strategies
• Support Project Managers with technical writing - permit project narratives, competitive bid responses, and annual client monitoring report
• Under supervision of senior technical staff, design and conduct biological evaluations to compile data for the development of customized management plans
• Provide technical support to BDC, colleagues, and clients, as required
• Assist Operations Manager with understanding project logistical requirements and scheduling
• Utilize GPS equipment to record target plant locations, calculate treatment areas, and record treatment tracks
• Using ArcView GIS software develop vegetation and treatment area maps to support customer portfolio
• Support larger one-time projects, including but not limited to - material purchases, equipment rental, staff coordination and planning, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Field Operations Manager

Associate Project Manager