Landscape & Hardscape, Estimating, Construction Manager- Job Description
Reports To: General Manager
Supervises: Landscape Construction Crew
Purpose: To generate sales and prepare estimates/proposals to ensure the construction meets annual and net sales goals, projects are completed on time, at accepted quality levels and within budget.
Works Closely With: General Manager & Property Managers
Meetings Responsible For: Weekly Construction Meeting
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 years management experience
- 3 years field experience
- Experience as landscape estimator, construction estimator, landscape project manager, or estimating background is a plus.
- Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production/Management
- Review plans with crew leader/foreman and designer to decide most efficient method to complete a project on time and within budget.
- Maintain accurate records on projects including job cost, change orders, crew travel time, installation time, material and daily job reports
- Plan, schedule and supervise daily/weekly production for assigned construction crew
- Locate, select & secure material as required for projects.
- Supervise daily construction projects & visit job site to review progress.
- Manage & schedule sub contractors
- Prepare accurate final job cost reports and final invoices
- Review and approve invoices from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Monitor hourly costs and maintain minimum per hour target numbers.
- Monitor job cost and ensure that they are within budget.
- Assist other staff throughout the year as required
Sales and Customer Service
- Screen leads to determine client needs.
- Returns all calls same day as received.
- Develop relationships with current customers to foster new business.
- Prepare bid and proposals for client within five days of site visit.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolve customer complaints concerning quality of plant materials, installation and change orders.
- Review final project invoices for accuracy.
- Collect deposits and balances from clients.
- Learn company programs and accurately estimate and sell enhancement, irrigation, and lighting projects.
Employee Performance Management & Development:
- Provide motivation, leadership, coaching, training, supervision & support staff
- Help staff develop within the company.
Shop, Vehicle, Materials, Equipment, and Yard Maintenance
Drive truck, manual transmission (stick-shift) vehicle
Operate transit, backhoe, trencher, demo saw
Keep manager truck clean and maintained
Training and Safety
- Adhere to and enforce all safety polices and procedures
- Wear company uniform and work boots at all times
Other
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).
Qualifications
- Landscape Construction/Estimating/Sales: 3 years (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Associates Degree (Preferred)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
