Landscape Manager Jobs

By R&S Landscaping, January 15 - updated January 15 - Midland Park, New Jersey

Landscape Construction Manager- Job Description Position Title: Landscape Construction Manager Employment Status: Full Time Reports To: General Manager Supervises: Landscape Construction Crew Purpose: To ensure that the construction team provides excellent customer service and 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 RESPONSIBILITIES: Production/Management Adhere to all standard operating procedures- (SOP’s) 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. Maintain a positive P&L for each project Assist with snow plowing, & shop equipment maintenance from Dec-March if needed Assist other staff throughout the year as required Use transit to establish grades 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. Address any customer complaints and enter them into the call log. Document all change orders. Ensure customer satisfaction. Resolve customer complaints concerning quality of plant materials, installation and change orders. Enter all client or vendor communication in call log. Review final project invoices for accuracy. Collect deposits and balances from clients. Accurately follow company procedures for work order, change order, job costing and invoicing. Learn company programs and accurately estimate and sell enhancement, irrigation, and lighting projects. Present educational seminars or lectures to public as requested. Employee Performance Management & Development: Interview and hire new staff Provide motivation, leadership, coaching, training, supervision & support staff Help staff develop within the company. Provide performance feedback on an on-going basis to all staff When necessary pursue corrective action up to and including termination 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). Company-Wide/Standard Responsibilities Serve on strategic planning and continuous improvement teams and fully participate in related meetings as necessary. Demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills. Be professional in all exchanges; provide cross-departmental information in a timely manner. Participate in the fulfillment of R&S’s overall vision. Essential physical/sensory demands of position include but may not be limited to: Sitting/Kneeling Pushing/Pulling Standing Bending Walking Reaching Driving Speaking Lifting Hearing Carrying Visual Required work hours: As stated in the R&S Employee Handbook Travel involved with the position (select all that apply) : X Local/Regional – Daily Out-of-State/Overnight Machines & equipment used: Loader, Forklift, Backhoe, Computer Working conditions: Outdoor, light industrial. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8 -10 hour shift (seasonal demand as needed) Monday to Friday Weekends (as needed) Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay Commission pay This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative This Job Is: A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Company's website:   www.rscape.com COVID-19 Precaution(s): Remote interview process Personal protective equipment provided or required Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Virtual meetings Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

By Clipper's LLC, December 16, 2020 - Sterling, Virginia

Who is Clipper's? For over 35 years Clippers LLC, an Aspen Grove Company, has provided exemplary services to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Clippers LLC is a multi-million dollar, award winning commercial landscape business with more than 130 employees on staff. The company is insured and possesses requisite landscape certifications. Our mission from the beginning has always been to provide exceptional landscape services that build long term relationships. Clippers LLC was started in 1981 and consists of five major divisions: Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design & Installation, Plant & Turf Care, Irrigation, and Snow Removal. Our client portfolio includes apartments, shopping centers, homeowner associations, office buildings, office parks, hospitals and military installations. Clipper's Values Core values – it’s what sets Aspen Grove companies apart from our competition. Not only does our focus on safety and quality ensure that every client is delighted with the results of our work, but our rewarding career opportunities ensure that every employee remains highly motivated. That’s why our company culture promotes growth, development, and engagement. We firmly believe that these objectives are what ultimately drive company growth, innovation, and satisfied customers. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Health, Dental and Vision insurance (No waiting period for eligibility). 401K (3 months waiting period). Life Insurance (Company Provided & option to purchase supplemental life – (3 months waiting period). Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD). Aflac Voluntary Benefits for: Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Voluntary Critical illness plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% company paid. Voluntary Legal Plan. PTO 56 Hours of paid holidays per year Company Vehicle / Gas card Laptop and Company Phone Job Overview: The Landscape Construction  Manager / Client Manager  is responsible for the Administration, Scheduling, and Production Operation of all Enhancement Crews within the Branch Office. The Construction Manager is solely accountable for the contracted services related to Enhancement installations. This position supports the Branch Manager by upselling, managing, and maintaining our relationships with existing clients. This position will report directly to the Branch Manager.   Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains relationship and direct communication with all levels of client organizations to ensure high quality and service expectations are met. Assists in developing and implementing account-specific vision, strategies, and creative solutions. Monitors and manages account profitability and drives retention and growth of contract business. Conducts regular business reviews with clients to assess expectations (to be documented) as well as each maintenance team’s performance to incorporate goals pertaining to quality, maintenance functions, and personnel development. Identifies, estimates and presents opportunities for new business and enhancements. Acts as primary escalation responsibility for client concerns by proactively assisting in resolving issues with customer service when needed. Enhancements typically include hardscapes, paver design and installation, dry creek beds, retaining walls, plants, trees and garden creation. In addition to creating enhancements for clients, additional responsibilities will include Floriculture, Horticultural service, plant, insect, and disease ID, rejuvenation pruning and cleanups. All mulch and pine straw installation for recurring revenue clients. Development of Enhancement team members in the best practices of installation and company standards Proficient and daily use of computer technology to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Aspire. Sets team goals for specific periods of the day, meets to discuss specific plan to accomplish team goals while on site Manages team members, sub-contractors, equipment and material with minimal supervision to accomplish production schedules within established budget hours Reads installation plans, parts lists, and other instructions. Coordinates order of plants and materials with support from Operations Manager. Coordinates deliveries of plants and materials with support from Facility Manager. Communicates equipment needs for rental with Facility Manager. Observes and enforces safety procedures and company policies. Utilizes transit to raise and lower grades and operates mini-excavator and skid-steer Small irrigation repair and machine operation   KPI’s: Portfolio retention 90% or greater Management capacity of $1.5M or better Communication plans are actively worked and shared with production team Positive scores on client surveys Enhancement revenue at a minimum of 30% of portfolio Consistent source of lead generation and referral business to sales team Positive teamwork with production staff Enhancement and Contract sales meet or exceed individual goals set by client manager and branch manager. Minimum Qualification: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field preferred but not required Must have 3-5 years of experience in operations, customer service, customer relations, or related field. Must be able to travel to and from Company office and client locations, with the ability to attend after hours events when necessary (board meetings, networking events). Must be able to demonstrate excellent accountability as this position has authority to initiate actions and make decisions within established precedents and practices with regular managerial direction and review. Must be able to demonstrate excellent judgment as the incumbent’s decisions directly impact operating costs and indirectly influence client retention and future contract awards. Must be familiar with all operational concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to identify and sell landscape enhancements Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to negotiate Must possess and demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills, with competency in business writing. Must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality. Must represent Company in a positive and professional manner at all times. Highly organized with great follow up abilities Excellent computer skills

By James River Grounds Management, December 10, 2020 - updated December 10, 2020 - Newport News, Virginia

Job Title: Client Manager Job Overview: This position is responsible for developing and maintaining successful relationships with clients that support the goals for renewal, retention, growth and profitability.  Client Managers work in tandem with production staff to ensure that jobs are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the company’s standard for quality.  Client Managers evaluate the performance of Service Level Agreements, quality levels and financials within their accounts.  They will own the client relationship and will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.  This position will report directly to the Branch Manager.    Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains relationship and direct communication with all levels of client organizations to ensure high quality and service expectations are met. Assists in developing and implementing account-specific vision, strategies, and creative solutions. Monitors and manages account profitability and drives retention and growth of contract business. Acts as primary escalation responsibility for client concerns by proactively assisting in resolving issues with customer service when needed. Conducts regular business reviews with clients to assess expectations (to be documented) as well as each maintenance team’s performance to incorporate goals pertaining to quality, maintenance functions, and personnel development. Identifies, estimates and presents opportunities for new business and enhancements. Monitor the implementation of approved work orders (Irrigation, Mulch, Turf Care and Seasonal Color). Works in tandem with business development staff to achieve branch sales goals through referrals and generates sales opportunities within Client portfolios. Effectively manages and completes the client transition from the Sales Team to the Operations Team. Ensures familiarity with each job’s specifications that each account has a solid communication plan in place and that it is administered successfully. Communicates with production staff daily on schedules for work on all jobs and assists in prioritizing work. Provides client feedback to the Operations Team in a manner that allows the Operations Team to effectively facilitate change / corrective action. Partners with Project Management in organizing and implementing Client requests and operational procedures on property sites, and schedules regular meetings with Supervisors & Team members to communicate plans and ensure proper and timely billing. KPI’s: Portfolio retention 90% or greater Management capacity of $1.5M or better Communication plans are actively worked and shared with production team Positive scores on client surveys Enhancement revenue at a minimum of 30% of portfolio Consistent source of lead generation and referral business to sales team Positive teamwork with production staff Enhancement and Contract sales meet or exceed individual goals set by client manager and branch manager. Minimum Qualification: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field preferred Must have 3-5 years of experience in operations, customer service, customer relations, or related field. Must be able to travel to and from Company office and client locations, with the ability to attend after hours events when necessary (board meetings, networking events). Must be able to demonstrate excellent accountability as this position has authority to initiate actions and make decisions within established precedents and practices with regular managerial direction and review. Must be able to demonstrate excellent judgment as the incumbent’s decisions directly impact operating costs and indirectly influence client retention and future contract awards. Must be familiar with all operational concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to identify and sell landscape enhancements Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to negotiate Must possess and demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills, with competency in business writing. Must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality. Must represent Company in a positive and professional manner at all times. Highly organized with great follow up abilities Excellent computer skills  

By Miramont Country Club, December 1, 2020 - updated December 1, 2020 - Bryan, Texas

Imagine working for an establishment that truly embodies a culture of excellence, where every team member is viewed as a key component of an extraordinary team that is committed to providing outstanding service and upholding the impeccable reputation the organization has established. If the pursuit of excellence intrigues you, this may be the perfect destination for you! We are looking for a Landscape Assistant Superintendent to join our team! The purpose of this position is to assist the Landscape Superintendent in planning, scheduling, and accomplishing all grounds maintenance activities within all property common/landscape areas.  Additionally, this position will train, direct, and schedule the work of others in landscape maintenance activities. Job Duties: Lead up to 20 employees Schedules irrigation central control system and field satellites based on plant/turf needs Troubleshoots irrigation system routinely Includes tracking of control wires Locating milliamp electrical “leaks” or losses that prevent areas or entire system from operating Tracks, locates, and repairs breaks in field wiring to ensure continued operation of system Identifies non-functioning or malfunctioning sprinklers and system components and performs, schedules and/or directs repair by others Oversees and participates in the completion of work assignments by crewmembers and assists with field decisions regarding job procedures, work standards, and machinery use. Enforces safe working conditions with all job assignments and is responsible for instructing staff on proper equipment use and work methods. Operates tractors, loader, aerifying equipment, topdressers, mowers and all normal landscape maintenance equipment.   Supervises others in the operation of tractors, loaders, and all grounds maintenance equipment.  Applies fertilizer with a walking or pull-behind fertilizer spreader. Instructs, trains and supervises others applying fertilizers Applies additional/supplemental water to areas in need  Routinely “scouts” for issues/problems in landscape i.e. disease, insect damage, irrigation needs, weed infestation. Applies chemical applications to turf, ornamental shrubbery/hedges, and trees Routinely applies fungicides both preventatively and curatively Routinely applies herbicides both preventatively and curatively Routinely applies insecticides both preventatively and curatively Records all spray applications Leads, guides, and directs the maintenance of all ornamental beds.  Mows fairways, tees, greens, approaches, and rough when needed in preparing GC for special events Performs other duties as directed

By University Park Country Club, November 20, 2020 - updated November 20, 2020 - Bradenton, Florida

University Park Country Club -  Bradenton, Florida  34201    Landscaping & Infrastructure Manager is responsible for organizing all aspects of landscape and infrastructure projects and maintenance. Oversee all staff and sub-contract professionals working within the community. Candidates must efficiently guide and ensure projects stay on time, on budget and that board and resident expectations are met. Examples of our workload can include landscape design/planting, irrigation, irrigation pumps stations troubleshooting and repair, lake fill wells monitoring, aquatic contractor management, lift stations monitoring and inspections and other infrastructure related items and more. Primary Job responsibilities: ~includes, but not limited to~ ·        Must have an in-depth working knowledge of landscape irrigation pump stations and lake fill wells, including VFD’s, clay valves, pressure regulators, submersible pumps/motors and related components.   ·        Ideal candidate would be computer savvy with strong understanding of Word and Excel ·        Must be willing to obtain BMP, Fertilizer and Restricted Use Pesticide license within 90 days. ·        Must be familiar with WUP reporting and compliance as well as ERP certifications. ·        Willing to learn about primary community infrastructure systems, including fresh water, sewer & sewer lift stations, streets, sidewalks, brick pavers, streetlights, and gas lamps to name a few. ·        Candidates must be an effective communicator with good listening skills, able to deal  with onsite staff as well as neighborhood chairs, committees, and Homeowners Board.  ·        Maintain records to ensure compliance with company policy ·        In summary, you will assist the Property Manager to ensure that all equipment and facilities are in excellent working condition to achieve board and resident satisfaction and operating cost efficiencies. ·        Ensure that all equipment and facilities are in excellent working condition by conducting a regular inspection, implement a preventive maintenance and undertake corrective maintenance ·        Implement resource-conservation and cost-saving measures while monitoring consumption ·        Track and communicate work request status and completion ·        Good problem solving and decision making skills, able to oversee multiple issues and move quickly from one to another ·        Straightforward and honest in all activities with a strong sense of ethics ·        Monitor subcontracted professionals to ensure that all guidelines and community standards are strictly followed. (“Look and Image”) ·        Provide detailed project status reports to Director of Property and Facilities Manager ·        Prepare/review plans, estimates, the scope of works for various projects ·        Monitor all safety programs to prevent exposure and decrease liability for the property· ·        Conduct daily coordination meeting with security, maintenance, and janitorial personnel ·        Involve in preparation and delivery of presentations and technical briefings, testing, verification, and validation processes as well as scheduling and as-built documentation Requirements: ·        To succeed in this role, you must have a great attitude, character, integrity, and work ethic, be loyal, and trustworthy. ·        Ongoing training and continuing education opportunities. Willingness to learn best practices. ·        Must have 5 years' experience as a foreman and/or irrigation/landscape project manager. ·        Manage timelines, contractors, and budgets. Salary:  Competitive Salary contingent upon experience. Generous Benefits Package:  Medial, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Golf Privileges and more!   Send resume to:  jobs@universitypark-fl.com