Field Project Manager – Landscape Construction

Job title: Field Project Manager – Landscape Construction

Job description: Field Project Manager – Landscape Construction

Are you passionate about Landscape Construction and Horticulture? Do you love working outside?

We are looking for enthusiastic, hard working, team-oriented individuals who love leading, training and developing their team in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are

You are a born leader and care about client satisfaction and ensuring the clients vision for their properties landscape transformation becomes a reality. You are accountable to your team and enjoy constant teaching and learning. You believe in working hard and honing your skills is on the top of your career aspirations.

Who We Are

We have been serving the North Shore, Vancouver and Sea to Sky communities for over 21 years.

Our companies’ mission from day one was “Building Community, One Landscape at a Time!” This stands true today, we have grown from a truck and trailer to a diverse team of over 55 amazing team members, many our formally trained in their specialties such as Hardscape, Softscape, Construction, Horticulture, Maintenance and Landscape Design.

Our goal at The Great Canadian Landscaping Company is to create and maintain exceptional outdoor living spaces and landscapes that our clients can enjoy daily throughout the year.

We believe in supporting our community and sponsor many local sports organizations and non-profits each year through donations and sponsorships.

When you join The Great Canadian Landscaping Company, you join a family, that works together for the success of our company as well as strengthening our client relationships. We believe in strategic partnerships with local vendors, is also very important and adds to our success each year. Teamwork makes the dreamwork.

Come join #teamGR8CDN and Grow with US!

What Will Help You Succeed

• Post-Secondary degree, ideally in a relevant field (business, project management)
• PMP certification or relevant experience in the field of construction
• Red Seal Horticulture Certificate
• Trades Certification – Carpentry, Electrical, Machine Operation
• Knowledge of landscape construction and horticulture

What We Will Give You

• Competitive wages and extended Health Benefits
• Cell Phone allowance or Company provided phone plus Laptop
• The opportunity to further your personal development with Education / Schooling re-imbursement
• A great team environment to help you grow and succeed!

What Will You Do

The Field Project Manager – Landscape Construction & Carpentry produces predictable order by organizing the Foremen, field staff and equipment to achieve the timely & efficient completion of landscape construction installations and carpentry projects. S/he is responsible for the efficient execution of the day-to-day tasks required to ensure all projects are completed on time, budget and profitable. S/he is constantly providing mentorship, leadership and analytical support to their foremen and field staff with the intent on improving employee productivity and creating additional value for the company in all landscape installations and operational areas.

The following are the duties for the position:

General

• Working on site with the crews daily installing various aspects of hardscapes, softscapes and carpentry projects.
• Staff scheduling weekly (Friday) with the Senior Project Manager.
• On-going client communication and liaison.
• Procurement of materials required for the project being managed.
• Develop execution plans and present to SPM as well as client when required.

Leadership

• Plans, delegates and oversee the tasks necessary to complete landscape install projects
• Envisions project completion and sets out relevant, time bound goals for crews to achieve
• Monitors production of the crews and the work of the field staff
• Engages in conflict resolution and works with managers, staff, and clients to resolve issues
• Mentors and guides direct reports
• Attends and contributes to monthly tactical and operations meetings

Project Management

• Responsible for production of $1,500,000 of projects at an average of 35-45% Gross Profit
• Project documentation / emails
• Responsible for communicating to your clients daily and weekly as required in a timely manner
• Attends project handoff meetings and works closely with the estimators/designers to ensure that the client’s vision is captured in the final project
• Attend post-mortems to review projects when completed
• Controls production and review project Budget to ensure there are no cost overruns
• Keeps Senior PM up to date with all project risks and deliverables
• Plans, orders and arranges delivery of necessary resources to complete the projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Fully responsible for all staff safety for his/her direct reports
• Training forepersons and all crew members constructively and frequently.
• Maintains project folders – update progress pics, pre-site pics, client communications and permits

Project Production

• Develops and implements daily production plans for install crews
• Controls production and production standards on the job site
• Monitors and reports progress on a daily basis
• Reviews project success and provides feedback for improvement in conjunction with management
• Identifies and recommends processes and procedures for the company to improve operations and installation projects
• Protects the company against wasteful, inefficient, unsafe, and fraudulent practices

Sales & Estimating

• Prepare and submit change-orders to estimators to review when required
• Maintain quality service by following Company standards and systems

HR

• Disciplines direct/indirect reports as needed
• Assists with performance evaluations for direct reports

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all direct reports complete the duties as defined in their respective job descriptions

Education

• Post-Secondary degree, ideally in a relevant field (business, project management)
• PMP certification or relevant experience in the field of construction

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a landscaping project management position or
• 5+ years in a landscaping construction foreman position
• Project management in a small business environment
• Experience managing projects from $20,000 – $1,000,000
• Experience in the Landscape Construction and Carpentry industry preferred

Skills

• Expert mentorship and leadership skills. People come to you because they know you can help solve their issues
• Ability to coordinate and delegate a series of tasks and assignments to achieve a goal
• You are detail oriented and like multi-tasking
• You solve problems even when you’re not at work
• Ability to complete projects within budget and maintain a high rate of customer satisfaction
• You are able to resolve conflicts without external assistance
• Ability to manage around tight deadlines and still get the details right
• Competent in the use of power tools (cut-off saws, plate tampers, jackhammers, skill saws, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, dump trucks
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Advanced measurement and calculation skills
• Ability to follow safe working procedures
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a team

Salary and Benefits:

• $65,000-75,000 per year
• Company car
• Benefits – Dental care, Extended health care, Vision care
• Education reimbursement
• Ongoing training & development

If you want to grow and be apart of an award-winning company that believes in innovation and constant learning in the Landscape Horticulture industry, send your resume in today.

You can also check out our video on working at The Great Canadian Landscaping Company on our website at www.gclc.ca.

If your values, experience, and goals align with ours, please email us your cover letter and resume and “Come Grow with Us!”

Company: The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.

Expected salary: $65000 – 75000 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:22:57 GMT