Project Forester - NW Wisconsin or Duluth MN

POSITION:  Project Forester

JOB TYPE:  Full-time

LOCATION:  NW Wisconsin or Duluth MN area

WHO WE ARE

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond.  Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 60 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in forestry. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge. 

If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a full-time Project Forester in or around NW Wisconsin or Duluth MN area. This is considered a mid-level position with a focus on project management.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position resides in our Land and Resource Management Division and will support daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project planning and scheduling
• Project staff coordination
• Project component reporting
• Develop and implement site specific timber management prescriptions
• Develop and follow project budgets
• Primary client contract for forest management projects
• Reforestation supervision and administration
• Field lead for Foresters
• Harvest boundary research and delineation, technical skill with sub-meter GPS unit
• Timber sale marking, setup, and establishment following site-specific prescriptions on all timber types common to Lake States
• Inventory data collection with necessary level of speed and precision dependent upon project requirements
• Vegetation sampling - Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area
• Other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities. You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel. 

• Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients.
• Prioritize communication by taking responsibility for continuously seeking and sharing information to best anticipate and meet customer and director needs.
• Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary.
• Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in your functional/technical expertise areas of forest management, markets, and administration.
• A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.
• An individual who uses Steigerwaldt’s mission of ‘Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships.’ as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
• Strong organizing and planning skills that are conducive to being highly productive and efficient for the company and client.
• An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement.    

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Desire to develop a career as a professional forester in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business
• Familiarity with Lake States forest management and timber harvest administration
• 2 or 4 year degree in forestry or natural resource management
• 3+ years of experience in forestry or natural resource management
• Ability to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with GPS data collecting and processing
• Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office – travel up to 15-30 percent or more
• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)
• ATV and snowmobile certifications
• A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Steigerwaldt, we offer a Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model for our staff.  Due to the nature of the team approach to our field work and needed access to equipment and company vehicles, the Project Forester position is considered a remote position with travel to the office locations on an as needed basis. The position is roughly 80 percent field work and 20 percent office work. 

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE  

March 7, 2025. Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period. Expected start is May 2025, dependent upon candidate availability. Please note that these positions may be filled sooner, as there is flexibility in the start date.  

CONTACT

For any hiring questions, please reach out to Travis Polinske at travis.polinske@steigerwaldt.com or 715-409-8535

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.