Project Manager – Landscaping Design/Build

Project Manager – Landscape Design/Build

High-end award winning design/build firm is seeking an experienced professional project manager to help manage our projects. If you have worked in the industry previously as a project manager or foreman and have experience in high-end residential landscape management, including landscaping, masonry, irrigation, lighting, carpentry and pool construction, this would be an exciting position for you.

Job Description

This position reports to the operations manager and is responsible for managing high-end landscape projects. The job will include coordinating the procurement and schedule the use of resources, including labor, equipment and materials to ensure maximum use and completion of work within budget, safety guidelines and quality standards. Promotes the growth and development of field staff and assists them in carrying out their responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications & Educational Requirements

· Bachelor Degree in Horticulture/Construction Management/Landscaping and/or 5-10 years directly relevant experience.

· 5+ years supervisory experience in project management.

· Experience in business management, including basic accounting skills.

· Mechanical aptitude.

· Knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite, desired).

· Current drivers license.

Pivotal Duties

· To maintain a safe working environment and enforce all safety standards, protocols, and regulations. Permit NO accidents.

· To work effectively with design/sales to assure projects exceed clients expectations

· To coordinate and manage field production activities for specific projects, ensuring quality standards are maintained.

· To have complete understanding of all contractual obligations and execute to meet such obligations.

· To meet or exceed operating budgets.

· To maximum use of field and other personnel, equipment, materials and supplies. Eliminate waste.

· To coordinate between divisions to maximize and leverage company-wide personnel, equipment and other resources.

· To train, develop, and discipline high performing work teams; grows, nurtures and develops personnel to reach goals benefiting both Company growth and individual growth of work team members.

· To support and participate in the development, implementation and refinement of departmental best practices in all areas of field operations and safety. To keep abreast of new methods that might be applicable to the Company; constantly pursues new ideas, which could be implemented.

· To proactively identify potential problems within production and find resolution to minimize damage/risk or possibly create unforeseen opportunity for gain.

· To support sales and marketing initiatives with solid production knowledge or service. Identify opportunities for enhancements or upgrade.

· To manage jobs to minimize warranty work and call backs.

· To manage personal effectiveness (competency, trust, communication, etc.) to maximize sales opportunities and development of customer relationships.

· To provide and maintain excellent customer service. Maintain customers.

· Ensure all field reporting and records are completed accurately flow effectively between field and office.

Equipment/Machinery Used

· Computers

· General office equipment

· All appropriate machinery for lawn care such as mowers, tractors, and trucks

· Bobcats, excavators, reach lifts

· Other equipment as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Landscape Managment: 5 years (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction