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Chesterton, Indiana, United States; Hillsdale, Indiana, United States
Onsite
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.
Operations Manager – (Indiana & Southern Illinois)
RES 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.
This 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.
This 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.
This 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.
Why You’ll Love This Role
What You’ll Be Doing
Regional Oversight & Portfolio Responsibility
This role provides operational leadership support across RES’s Mule Ridge and Chesterton offices and supports projects throughout Indiana and Southern Illinois.
The 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.
This role is also part of a planned leadership transition strategy to support operational continuity, knowledge transfer, and long-term regional growth.
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Please 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.
RES 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.