Job Description

Summary:

Our client is a growing Commercial Landscape company with a good reputation for providing quality maintenance and enhancement installation services.  They are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to manage the delivery of projects in a profitable manner while complying with quality standards.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management of assigned landscape construction project(s) and the management of the field staff and equipment assigned to those jobs.

Duties:

• Pre-Plan work in conjunction with the Account Manager
• Attend and participate in the internal Enhancement Meetings.
• Interpret proposals, designs, and specifications to effectively install   landscapes and direct crews.
• Provide hands-on leadership and training.
• Provide material samples and/or manage the build of mockups for   client approvals.
• Assign your crews to projects in alignment with their skills and request   equipment as necessary to meet project goals.
• Co-produce the project schedule with the Director for projects longer   than 2 weeks.
• Ensure the effective capture of change order opportunities to support   revenue and minimize profit erosion.
• Inform the Director, and CRM of any change orders for an ongoing   project if warranted.
• Hold yourself and team accountable for quality, workmanship,   efficiency, and adherence to the design plans.
• Contract with and set goals for subcontractors based on schedules   and budgets.
• Provide proposal documents to the Foreman and set goals to achieve   production rates and schedule.
• Create project schedules for multi-day projects.
• Procure materials for projects to meet the project schedule.
• Meet with the Director weekly providing updates on your assigned   projects.
• Complete required paperwork and time entry reviews daily.
• Review purchases for accuracy and tie out receipts with purchases   and approve material invoices for payment.
• Communicate internally and externally to collaborate with project   partners, clients, and colleagues.
• Participate in recruitment activities, job skill training, and educate   fellow team members.
• Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws   and regulations at shop/yard and on job sites.

Skills and behaviors, we are looking for:

• Professionalism in all communications
• Customer and quality focus
• Teamwork centric mindset
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Responsible and dependable
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Experience with equipment, such as skid steers and excavators.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years as an Operations or Project manager, or 5 years   as a Foreman in landscape construction.
• Expert knowledge softscape and hardscape installation
• Competently use Adobe and Microsoft products such as Excel, Word,   Access, and Outlook.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for   communication and reporting

Work Conditions:

• Travel too and work at various locations including both residential and   commercial landscape construction sites.
• Flexible working hours, including occasional weekend work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular   basis.
• Work outdoors in various conditions, including heat and humidity, rain,   dust, noise, and cold.
  

If you are qualified and interested to be considered for this position, please respond to this job posting and include a copy of your resume so we can consider you for this immediate hire position.

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