About BurnBot
BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.
The Role
BurnBot is seeking an experienced, highly organized Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of forestry, fuels reduction, and prescribed fire projects across diverse landscapes. This role is responsible for managing projects from award through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and fire management requirements.
The Project Manager serves as the primary point of coordination between field operations, agency partners, subcontractors, and internal leadership — and is the primary ground-level point of contact between BurnBot, subcontractors, and agency partners on assigned projects. This position requires a strong understanding of forestry operations, mechanical and hand fuels treatment, prescribed fire planning, and interagency coordination.
This is a hands-on, field-forward role. The Project Manager is expected to maintain regular site presence — typically 70–80% of the role is spent on project sites, at regional hubs, or traveling. The remaining 20–30% may be completed via remote or office-based project management, depending on project phase and operational conditions. Assignments may be place-based (dedicated to a specific project) or support regional growth including demos, small strategic projects, and out-of-region surge coverage as needed.
This position is an exempt role with an annual salary range of $90,000-$115,000. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.
Responsibilities
Develop detailed project plans and ensure all tasks are completed on time and within budget
Create and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets from award through closeout
Support job walks and field verification as part of proposal building and project scoping
Track quality control and contract compliance for internal BurnBot operations and all subcontractor operations on assigned projects
Implement, monitor and document quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact with agency partners, clients, and subcontractors at the site and project level
Attend public meetings and represent BurnBot and/or the client as needed
Maintain regular field presence to support crews, verify work quality, and adapt plans to changing conditions
Identify and manage costs associated with project budgets; track expenditures against budget throughout project lifecycle
Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with OSHA regulations and BurnBot safety standards
Develop and coach Project Coordinator, including providing feedback and guidance; direct their work as it pertains to assigned operations where a Project Coordinator exists in the organization
Strong bias for action and the ability to execute assigned tasks with or without guidance
Can adapt to a fast changing environment and work priorities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in project or field management in forestry, fuels reduction, wildland fire (suppression or prevention), or a related field
Valid driver's license
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Forestry, Natural Resources, Ecological Restoration, or similar technical discipline
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams)
Physical ability to lift, push, and pull weights up to 50 lbs regularly; ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, grasp, and climb various surfaces and heights for 8+ hours per day
Ability to work outdoors in conditions typical of forestry, fuels reduction, and prescribed fire operations including uneven terrain, variable weather, smoke, dust, noise, and heavy equipment environments
Passion for BurnBot's mission to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk
It would be cool if you…
Have a PMP Certification, are a Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) A or B, Incident Commander (NWCG), or Crewboss (NWCG)
Have ArcGIS proficiency
Have direct experience with government or agency contract structures, scope documentation, and compliance requirements
Had experience with wildland firefighting, prescribed fire, forestry or construction
Still interested? Please apply by sending your resume to careers@burnbot.com or by visiting Burnbot.com.
Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 650-342-0646 or careers@burnbot.com.
