Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Waterford, MI. (On-Site)
RE-TREE Marketplace & Green Acres Tree Farm Custom Planting Division
Preserving Trees. Reimagining Our Future. Building a Circular Economy.
Who We Are:
RE-TREE and Green Acres Tree Farm are redefining how mature trees are valued, preserved, and planted. Through innovative preservation programs, the digital marketplace, and best-in-class custom planting and transplanting services, we create environmental, social, and economic impact for communities, developers, municipalities, and property owners.
Role Summary:
We’re hiring a Project Manager to lead projects from planning through execution across:
- RE-TREE services (tree transplanting, on-site relocation, plant health care)
- RE-TREE program (commercial tree revenue program)
- Green Acres Tree Farm custom planting projects (residential)
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, communicates clearly, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work—for both our clients and the trees.
What Success Looks Like in This Role:
- Manage projects end-to-end: scope, schedule, logistics, and close-out
- Coordinate tree preservation, relocation, custom planting, transplanting, and aftercare
- Schedule crews, equipment, deliveries, and site access
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and internal teams
- Ensure projects follow ANSI standards, arboricultural best practices, and company protocols
- Track progress, manage changes, and keep projects on time and on budget
- Maintain accurate documentation, schedules, and project records
What Skills You’ll Bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in project management, operations, construction, landscaping, arboriculture, or related fields
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfort working with field teams, clients, and external partners
- A proactive, accountable mindset
- Passion for sustainability, stewardship, and doing things the right way
Growth Path:
This is a career-building role with a clear trajectory as the organization scales:
Project Manager
→ Own individual projects and client relationships
→ Manage schedules, logistics, and execution
Senior Project Manager
→ Lead complex, multi-site or municipal projects
→ Mentor junior team members
→ Influence process improvement and standards
Director of Operations / Programs (future opportunity)
→ Oversee project portfolios across RE-TREE and Green Acres Tree Farm
→ Shape operational strategy, staffing, and systems
→ Partner directly with leadership on growth initiatives
Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here:
- Compensation: Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based incentives – employee bonus pool
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial team
- Exposure to innovative projects across preservation, planting, and development
- Opportunity to grow with a company at the forefront of the green industry
- Opportunity for expanded responsibility and compensation as the company grows
- Purpose-driven work with real environmental and community impact
