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Company Overview:

Come grow with us!We areOneRayonier, a team that works together to create value by prioritizing safety, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, and driving innovation through continuous learning.With nearly 100 years of experience, we're still discovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and - our most important resource - ourpeople.

At Rayonier, we strive to create an employee experience where you feel valued and proud to be part of our team. We foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborative environment that celebrates your unique talents and perspectives.Experience the Rayonier difference: We're big enough to offer exciting career paths, but small enough for you to know your colleagues by name.Come join a team that empowers you to make a difference!

Rayonier is seeking a high-caliber and experienced Senior Harvesting & Roads Manager to lead and integrate all aspects of timber production and infrastructure for our Pacific Region. This critical role is based out of Hoquiam, Washington and is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of timber sales, harvesting, engineering, and road management across a diverse land base. You will be responsible for championing operational excellence, financial performance, and sustainable practices while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

How You Will Contribute:

As the Senior Harvesting & Roads Manager, you will lead through these core pillars:

• Timber Harvesting & Operations: Develop and implement annual harvest plans and multi-year road construction schedules while overseeing all timber harvest and stumpage sales. You will manage wood flows, assist with operations budgets and forecasts, and ensure all log deliveries meet strict quality and performance standards.

• Engineering & Road Management: Lead logging engineering activities including timber sale design, road design, and bridge construction. You will manage the engineering budget and oversee road construction and maintenance, including rock pit development and bridge inspections-to maximize productivity and ROI.

• Contractor Management: Negotiate contracts and develop bid materials as directed by leadership. You will ensure all contractors comply with company policies, safety protocols, and rigorous performance standards.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Provide leadership that fosters a culture of collaboration and accountability to empower team members. You will partner with cross-functional departments such as Real Estate and Business Development to support strategic business decisions and coordinate on land resource requests.

• Safety & Compliance: Embrace and promote Rayonier's safety culture. You will obtain all necessary permits and ensure strict compliance with SFI standards, state Forest Practices, and environmental laws.

What You Bring to the Team:

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in forestry, Forest Engineering, or a closely related field is required. A master's degree in a related field is preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years in timber harvesting and road construction, with at least five (5) years in forest engineering and tactical planning.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in GIS, RoadEng, and Microsoft 365 applications. You must possess advanced knowledge of engineering and surveying techniques and be able to interpret deeds and legal descriptions.

• Business Acumen: Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control. You are proficient at planning and estimating costs for forestry projects.

• Leadership & Communication: Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop others. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and contractors.

• Core Forestry Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of forest management principles, including logging and road construction. You have a thorough understanding of Washington and Oregon Forest Practices Rules, SFI standards, BMPs, and relevant safety laws.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This role requires extensive physical activity, including hiking across varied terrain (uneven ground, slopes, wetlands, and dense vegetation), carrying equipment and supplies, and performing strenuous tasks like inventory measurements and sale setup. Work involves maintaining stability on uneven surfaces, navigating obstacles, and working in challenging positions, often outdoors in diverse weather conditions. Operating machinery, power tools, and motor vehicles are also required. Some travel (approximately 25%) is required.

Ready to make a significant impact on sustainable forest management with a leading company? Apply today and discover the Rayonier difference!

What We Offer

• Our pay range for this position is $94,200 to $141,200 based on knowledge and experience. This position is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan and our long-term incentive plan.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, identity theft protection, and paid parental and caregiver leave. We also offer a health savings account, a dependent care spending account, and an employee assistance plan. We provide wellness reimbursements, home office reimbursements, employee discount programs, monthly vehicle allowance (for certain positions), annual health screenings, wellness incentives, wellness seminars, and financial counseling and planning tools.

• Our 401(k) retirement savings plan includes company matching contributions (60% match on the first 6% of base and bonus deferrals) as well as a 3% enhanced retirement contribution that does not require an employee contribution.

• We recognize the importance of work-life integration and offer flexible work schedules and hybrid work from home options (for most positions), along with a minimum of three weeks paid vacation, five paid personal days, 11 paid holidays and paid sick leave each year.

• We provide a comprehensive employee development program which provides career planning tools and resources, mentoring program, leadership development, training programs and an 80% tuition reimbursement.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive under Washington law. Applicants for this position will be subject to pre-employment drug testing which includes testing for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites. Employees in this position may also be subject to random drug testing, drug testing after a workplace accident or injury, and drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of impairment while at work.