Landscape Manager Jobs

By Dentco Enterprises, Wednesday at 04:36 PM - updated Wednesday at 04:36 PM - Dewitt, Michigan

We are a rapidly growing national company looking for Dynamic Quality Professionals to join our Quality Service Team.  We are looking for someone with excellent communication and problem-solving skills along with a positive attitude to work full-time in a pleasant office environment with a great team. This position provides Quality Service and support to our valued customers and team. Summary This position manages the daily operations of quality assurance under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Director of Quality Services for a specified geographic region.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating the service levels at the sites in your geographic area with our customers and Contract Partners.  You would have a portfolio of approximately 300 sites. Contractor Partner management including on site meetings will take place on a monthly basis. Quality of work being performed will be managed by conducting site inspections and reviewing inspection pictures that will be taken by another Dentco employee in the area. The goal will be to have eyes on all sites at least 1 time every 60 days Initiate contact with our Contract Partners to ensure they understand our Scope of Work, business requirements and how Dentco operates. You would be responsible for hiring Contract Partners for relinking sites and help source Contract Partner’s locally if need be.  You would have the autonomy to hire and terminate Contract Partner’s if needed to correct service levels for our customers.  Our Procurement Team would be responsible for linking new business and organic growth in your area. Meet with Contract Partners and customers on site as needed to ensure that service levels and/or requests from customers are being met.  This could be site, DM or Regional Level. Identify potential quality problems at customer sites and recommend corrective/preventative actions. Measure potential customer sites and report inventories to the corporate office as preparation for proposal submission. Respond to all customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.  Document and report concerns and action taken to the corporate office. Manage watch list workload, keeping teams updated in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain equipment and supplies as needed to perform job responsibilities (vehicle, computer, phone, maps, camera, etc.). Other duties as assigned. Assistant Director of Quality Service would travel to your location 3-4 times per year for field work. Minimum of two years professional commercial landscape maintenance experience required including landscape, irrigation, and fertilization.  Snow management experience is required dependent upon geographic territory. Minimum of two years in the hiring and management of landscape contractor personnel. Demonstrated experience in communication and problem-solving. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills including the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment. Excellent organizational and analytical skills including attention to detail and follow-through. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to engage in vehicular travel 80% of the time through a multi-state regional territory. A Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in horticulture or business management. Five years of experience in the management and direct supervision of a green industry quality assurance related department. Professional certification or license within the green industry.

By James River Grounds Management, July 22 - updated July 22 - 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 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Company Vehicle (Insurance & Gas Included) Company Cell Phone & Laptop Comprehensive Benefits - No waiting period - (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401K Life Insurance Bonus Opportunity PTO Paid Holidays

By TPC Sugarloaf, July 6 - updated July 6 - Duluth, Georgia

The Landscape Assistant Superintendent is responsible for assisting with the management of the Landscape Department of Golf Course Maintenance and overseeing landscape projects.   Direct, or assist with supervising the daily operations and maintenance of greenhouse and ornamental landscape nursery facilities As required, direct and/or implement the approved plant material design for property and tournament needs As required, direct and/or implement the turf (TMP) and landscape (LMP) management schedule and provide staffing assignments for Landscape Department. Develop, or assist in the design of the ornamental arrangement of flowers, shrubs and trees Assist with, and ensure the proper trimming and pruning of hedges and shrubbery Assist with design, install and maintain low-pressure irrigation systems for landscaping. Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems Supervise and assist in pesticide and fertilizer applications with regard to all areas within the scope of Landscape Department. Operate and calibrate pesticide application equipment. Document and maintain all pesticide and fertilizer applications and records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and laws and regulations Provide daily supervision of the Landscape Department crew, including assisting with hiring, training, employee safety, employee evaluations and discipline Schedule and supervise Landscape Gardeners in the use of the equipment, planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls Assist with the development of the Landscape Department budget, and manage respective line items in accordance with budgets while controlling general expenses for the Landscape Department Abide by all policies and procedures as stated in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual

By Southeastern Hunting & Land Co, June 16 - updated June 25 - Okatie, South Carolina

Candidate should be  knowledgeable about multiple fields,  irrigation, horticulture,  turf care.   We serve our clients needs, and they require us to adapt from one project to the next.  Currently, we have a revolving contract with DR Horton, they are Americans #1 Builder.  We install large scale commercial landscaping projects from start to finish,  design /budget/ build.  We have other clients that we serve as well. Communication Skills Candidate should have the ability to prioritize job duties, communicate and multi-task in a fast environment, highly motivated with a strong work ethic, management of high quality services while working efficiently and safely, physically fit and able to load and operate equipment. In-Field Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction projects.  Operate a variety of hand or power tools.  Direct  and facilitate sod installations, coordinate tree and shrubs installations, clean and prepare sites,  clean up rubble / debris, all tasks performed with the use of utility vehicle and assistance with labor crew. Candidate will use landscaping tools and operate  landscape equipment as needed. Must be able to perform job responsibilities that require physical endurance and the ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Irrigation Skills Candidate must have knowledge of installing new irrigation systems. The candidate  can effectively communicate to his team members what needs to be done on the job-site in order to finish the project. Candidate must be able to troubleshoot in-field issues such as valves not working,  solenoids, cut wires, and bad modules. Candidate must have experience in operating a locator, wiring and re-wiring irrigation clocks and programming decoders.