Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Project Lead (Maui)

OVERVIEW
Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC local, private organization founded on a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing a variety of specialized services including:

• Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance
• Invasive species eradication
• Fence construction
• Predator and ungulate control
• Trail construction & maintenance
• Food and energy security

We are currently seeking applicants for the Project Lead position based on Maui. The Project Lead will act as a representative of Pono Pacific, act in the best interest of the company and its employees, and act in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner. The Project Lead effectively bridges office and field operations by providing both administrative and operational support to managers/leadership, while offering supplemental oversight to field crews. He/She must possess a high degree of professionalism, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support management team by tracking project progress, ensuring quality and timely completion of contract requirements/deliverables (including data collection/analysis, progress reports/presentations, management plans, mapping, etc.)
• Coordinate efficient field operations through frequent communication between field personnel, managers, administrative staff, and clients
• Lead while participating in field operations, overseeing and working directly with field personnel as needed
• Work closely with Project Managers to develop internal talent as well as strategic recruiting
• Manage, organize, and execute specific projects as needed
• Pursue and procure new projects/opportunities; contribute to overall business development of Pono Pacific
• Maintain company equipment and assets, as well as develop systems and procedures to manage them
• Plan and/or participate in company meetings and trainings/professional development
• Other project-specific and administrative duties as necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Minimum 2 years of direct client/customer relations experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication and time management
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse personality types
• Accountability while working under minimal supervision/direction and producing strong results
• Entrepreneurial mindset that will look to build the position and company
• Care for Hawaiʻi’s natural resources

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fence construction (or other skilled labor/trade) experience
• Tree felling experience
• Familiarity operating power tools such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.
• Familiarity with both native and invasive species identification
• State of Hawaiʻi Pesticide Applicator license
• Experience operating/working with machinery (excavator, skid steer, etc.) o
• GIS experience

COMPENSATION

• Depending on experience and projects (minimum $22-26 per hour)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under guidance from manager(s)/Director of Operations/President, co-supervises approximately 2-6 field personnel (may vary by project)
• May assist with recruitment/retention efforts such as interviewing/hiring, training, safety, accountability, planning/delegating tasks, quality control, conflict resolution, disciplinary/congratulatory actions

BENEFITS

• Employer-provided medical insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury, and bereavement)
• 401(k) Plan
• Training and development opportunities

Our work is unique, challenging, and exciting! If interested, please submit a current cover letter and resume to ponojobs@ponopacific.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kahului, HI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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