Area Manager

Join the vibrant team at American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) as an Area Manager in the Olympic Peninsula area, Washington. Reporting directly to the Chehalis District Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in comprehensive forest management on 55,000 acres, overseeing planning, client relationships, client reporting, budgeting, timber harvest and permitting, log sales, road construction and maintenance, silviculture, and non-timber income programs. You'll also handle additional duties assigned by the District and Region Manager.

More about who we are:

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM). Founded in 1966, AFM is a leading national forestry consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company sustainably manages and provides timberland consulting and real estate services for privately owned timberland throughout the United States, Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs.

AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services including land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition services, forest inventory and design, growth and yield modeling, cash flow projections, environmental and farmland services, appraisal, forest resource data management and harvest scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

• All aspects of fieldwork, office work, analysis, and reporting.
• Personnel management of one senior-level forester.
• Prepare budgets, annual operating plans, forecasts, and reports for clients.
• Manage client relationships, participating in meetings with landowners/clients to review management activities on their timberland.
• Oversee the log and timber sales program.
• Design and secure permits for harvest unit layouts in a multifaceted regulatory landscape.
• Manages contract negotiation and contract administration for management operations, such as timber harvesting, road construction and maintenance and silviculture.
• Manage and execute easements, road use agreements, and other agreements on the property.
• Oversee road construction, road maintenance, and permitting.
• Silviculture and reforestation planning, managing contracts efficiently.
• Recreational lease and minor forest products administration.
• Participation in industry meetings and co-ops.
• Overnight travel and ability to function as a team member on projects throughout district and region.
• Other tasks as assigned by the District and Region Managers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or equivalent.
• 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient team player with adaptability.
• Capability to work in challenging field conditions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects under strict time constraints in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Arc GIS.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Capability to work in challenging field conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License with safe vehicle operation skills.
• Soft Skills: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, attention to detail, time management and decision-making.

Location: Olympic Peninsula, Washington

Work Environment:

This role balances office work with remote field assignments. Fieldwork often involves solo ventures into remote forest lands accessed by private unimproved roads, necessitating off-road driving skills. Expect extended periods outdoors, including adverse weather conditions like summer heat and extreme cold. Travel to properties across Washington may be required, potentially involving out-of-town and overnight stays (expenses covered).

Salary and Benefits:

• Expected salary range: $90,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience.
• Additional compensation:
  • Company provided vehicle with personal use
  • Eligible for annual and new business bonus plans
• Paid vacations, sick time and holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability plans available
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching company contributions
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Join us in our commitment to forest management excellence and a dynamic work environment. Apply now to contribute your expertise to our team!

About AFM

For over 50 years, American Forest Management has helped landowners manage, buy, sell, improve, and enjoy millions of acres of land. We remain dedicated to our vision of making land ownership more rewarding by helping clients unlock the full potential of their property. Through expert services and decades of experience, we build lasting relationships grounded in trust and shared success.

We are committed to high-quality, sustainable forest management and responsible environmental stewardship. Our approach to sustainability is rooted in our six core values—Integrity, Stewardship, Innovation, Dedication, Respect, and Knowledge—which guide every aspect of our forestry consulting operations and drive us to promote sustainable business practices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.