{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7dbf40d2df79da46cd531553","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7dbf40d2df79da46cd531553","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7dbf40d2df79da46cd531553","title":"Operations Manager","description":"At RES, we're looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you'll find your place here.\nOperations Manager – (Indiana & Southern Illinois)\nRES is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead field execution and operational coordination across a growing portfolio ecological restoration and natural resource projects throughout Indiana and Southern Illinois.\nThis role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across multiple active projects, coordinating crews and subcontractors, managing equipment and fleet readiness, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to client expectations. The Operations Manager serves as a key operational link between Project Managers, field teams, and regional leadership.\nThis role will support ecological restoration and natural resource projects including solar vegetation, floodplain, wetland mitigation, stream restoration, native seeding, invasive species management, and other land stewardship initiatives as regional opportunities continue to grow.\nThis is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone with strong operational experience in vegetation management, large-scale mowing programs, herbicide application programs, fleet management, and multi-site crew leadership.\nWhy You'll Love This Role\nLead operations across large-scale solar infrastructure projects with long-term regional impact\nOversee multiple crews, projects, and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment\nHelp shape the future of the Midwest Region through leadership continuity and operational growth\nWork with experienced project managers, operators, and regional leadership teams\nPlay a critical role in maintaining client relationships and delivery excellence across a rapidly expanding portfolio\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nLead daily operations across multiple active solar vegetation management projects\nCoordinate field execution between Project Managers, Operations staff, subcontractors, and regional leadership\nOversee vegetation management activities including mowing, herbicide application, trimming, seeding, and site maintenance\nManage scheduling, logistics, equipment utilization, and operational readiness across concurrent projects\nSupervise and support field crews and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient execution\nOversee fleet and equipment management including maintenance coordination and repair planning for mowing and vegetation management equipment\nMonitor project progress, staffing needs, and resource allocation to maintain schedule and client commitments\nSupport operational reporting, communication, and coordination across the project lifecycle\nMentor Restoration Operators and Operations staff while helping build long-term operational capacity within the region\nMaintain compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards\nRegional Oversight & Portfolio Responsibility\nThis role provides operational leadership support across RES's Mule Ridge and Chesterton offices and supports projects throughout Indiana and Southern Illinois.\nThe Operations team remains engaged throughout the full lifecycle of projects, including periods when active field work is not occurring onsite. Responsibilities include equipment management, logistics coordination, delivery support, scheduling alignment, and maintaining operational readiness across the portfolio.\nThis role is also part of a planned leadership transition strategy to support operational continuity, knowledge transfer, and long-term regional growth.\nWe'd Like to Talk With You If You Have\n5+ years of experience managing field operations, vegetation management, solar O&M operations, ecological restoration, commercial landscape operations, or similar large-scale field programs\nExperience leading multiple crews and coordinating work across concurrent projects\nExperience managing or coordinating maintenance and repair of mowing and vegetation management equipment\nExperience overseeing herbicide application and vegetation control programs\nExperience supporting ecological restoration, wetland mitigation, stream restoration, erosion control, or natural areas management projects\nStrong operational planning, scheduling, and problem-solving experience\nExperience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel\nAbility to communicate effectively with field teams, project managers, clients, and leadership\nValid driver's license required; CDL or ability to obtain CDL preferred\nWhat Will Make You Stand Out\nExperience supporting utility-scale solar sites or renewable energy infrastructure\nExperience with wetland restoration, stream restoration, mitigation projects, or native habitat establishment\nIndiana or Illinois pesticide/herbicide applicator licensing\nExperience managing large mowing fleets and vegetation maintenance equipment\nKnowledge of native vegetation establishment, invasive species management, and long-term site maintenance\nExperience with erosion and sediment control practices\nExperience with budgeting, estimating, or operational forecasting\nPrior leadership experience supporting geographically distributed teams\n\nPlease note that the \"Day in the Life\" section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.\nRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Resourceenvironmentalsolutionsllc","rawCompany":"resourceenvironmentalsolutionsllc","city":"Bloomington","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T22:52:10.735Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"19-2041.02","title":"Environmental Restoration Planners","slug":"environmental-restoration-planners"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813312","title":"Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations","slug":"environment-conservation-and-wildlife-organizations"},{"code":"924120","title":"Administration of Conservation Programs","slug":"administration-of-conservation-programs"},{"code":"541620","title":"Environmental Consulting Services","slug":"environmental-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Manager","description":"At RES, we're looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you'll find your place here.\nOperations Manager – (Indiana & Southern Illinois)\nRES is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead field execution and operational coordination across a growing portfolio ecological restoration and natural resource projects throughout Indiana and Southern Illinois.\nThis role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across multiple active projects, coordinating crews and subcontractors, managing equipment and fleet readiness, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to client expectations. The Operations Manager serves as a key operational link between Project Managers, field teams, and regional leadership.\nThis role will support ecological restoration and natural resource projects including solar vegetation, floodplain, wetland mitigation, stream restoration, native seeding, invasive species management, and other land stewardship initiatives as regional opportunities continue to grow.\nThis is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone with strong operational experience in vegetation management, large-scale mowing programs, herbicide application programs, fleet management, and multi-site crew leadership.\nWhy You'll Love This Role\nLead operations across large-scale solar infrastructure projects with long-term regional impact\nOversee multiple crews, projects, and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment\nHelp shape the future of the Midwest Region through leadership continuity and operational growth\nWork with experienced project managers, operators, and regional leadership teams\nPlay a critical role in maintaining client relationships and delivery excellence across a rapidly expanding portfolio\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nLead daily operations across multiple active solar vegetation management projects\nCoordinate field execution between Project Managers, Operations staff, subcontractors, and regional leadership\nOversee vegetation management activities including mowing, herbicide application, trimming, seeding, and site maintenance\nManage scheduling, logistics, equipment utilization, and operational readiness across concurrent projects\nSupervise and support field crews and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient execution\nOversee fleet and equipment management including maintenance coordination and repair planning for mowing and vegetation management equipment\nMonitor project progress, staffing needs, and resource allocation to maintain schedule and client commitments\nSupport operational reporting, communication, and coordination across the project lifecycle\nMentor Restoration Operators and Operations staff while helping build long-term operational capacity within the region\nMaintain compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards\nRegional Oversight & Portfolio Responsibility\nThis role provides operational leadership support across RES's Mule Ridge and Chesterton offices and supports projects throughout Indiana and Southern Illinois.\nThe Operations team remains engaged throughout the full lifecycle of projects, including periods when active field work is not occurring onsite. Responsibilities include equipment management, logistics coordination, delivery support, scheduling alignment, and maintaining operational readiness across the portfolio.\nThis role is also part of a planned leadership transition strategy to support operational continuity, knowledge transfer, and long-term regional growth.\nWe'd Like to Talk With You If You Have\n5+ years of experience managing field operations, vegetation management, solar O&M operations, ecological restoration, commercial landscape operations, or similar large-scale field programs\nExperience leading multiple crews and coordinating work across concurrent projects\nExperience managing or coordinating maintenance and repair of mowing and vegetation management equipment\nExperience overseeing herbicide application and vegetation control programs\nExperience supporting ecological restoration, wetland mitigation, stream restoration, erosion control, or natural areas management projects\nStrong operational planning, scheduling, and problem-solving experience\nExperience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel\nAbility to communicate effectively with field teams, project managers, clients, and leadership\nValid driver's license required; CDL or ability to obtain CDL preferred\nWhat Will Make You Stand Out\nExperience supporting utility-scale solar sites or renewable energy infrastructure\nExperience with wetland restoration, stream restoration, mitigation projects, or native habitat establishment\nIndiana or Illinois pesticide/herbicide applicator licensing\nExperience managing large mowing fleets and vegetation maintenance equipment\nKnowledge of native vegetation establishment, invasive species management, and long-term site maintenance\nExperience with erosion and sediment control practices\nExperience with budgeting, estimating, or operational forecasting\nPrior leadership experience supporting geographically distributed teams\n\nPlease note that the \"Day in the Life\" section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.\nRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 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