Project Manager - Landscape Construction
Company: Sperber Companies
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Project Manager - Landscape Construction Apply Job Summary Are
you tired of looking for "just another job" and ready to build a
lasting career? Since 1955, Cagwin & Dorward has been a leader in
creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and providing
customers with exceptional service. We believe exceptional service
begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees, promoting
from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere throughout
all branches of the company. We are looking for hardworking,
dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our team! We value
learning, respect, integrity, commitment, accountability,
leadership, honor, courage, and results. If you have a high sense
of urgency, are proactive, customer-focus, and professional and do
what you say you're going to do, we'd like to talk with you!
Responsibilities The Project Manager is responsible for managing
the Landscape Improvement operations of a designated district.
Establishes programs and daily operational systems to implement
long-term goals established by the Landscape Construction Associate
Branch Manager and the Regional Vice-President. Utilizes
computerized estimating program and achieves budgeted sales and
estimating goals. Accepts and achieves the prime objective of
making a profit on each job and according to specifications. Plans
and controls activities toward that objective. Must be able to
estimate, sell, coordinate and manage enough work for a minimum of
2 crews. Essential Functions To successfully fulfill this job
position, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the skill and ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions required for this job.
- In charge of field operations and responsible for supervising
the activities of Foreman and Laborers within an assigned
region.
- Coordinates with Landscape Maintenance Managers and Regional
Sales Managers the promotion and solicitation of new work. Sales
effort will include soliciting new and potential customers,
assisting in sales presentation, preparing estimates, collecting
production data, negotiating and renewing contracts.
- Training is critical to the success and continued growth of the
company. It is the role of Landscape Project Manager to train and
assist in developing the skills of the field personnel. Areas of
emphasis include the efficiency of time management in every aspect
of personnel processes, area planning and organization,
horticultural practices, estimating, safety programs, inventory
control, Company policy, equipment maintenance, material usage, and
customer relations.
- Accepts and achieves the prime objective of making profit on
each job. Plans and controls all activities toward that
objective.
- Consistently meets or exceeds direct cost budgets through
conscientious planning, scheduling and supervision.
- Requires all persons to follow instructions regarding work
sequence, priority, quality and budget, observes and prevents
deficient work, waste of materials and abuse of company
property.
- Knows production capabilities of labor and equipment and uses
this knowledge, to the extent possible to plan for staffing,
materials and equipment ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - DAY BY DAY.
- Knows general price range of common materials, seeks local
sources which provide better price or service than budgeted in the
bid.
- Knows fundamentals of irrigation design and layout, understands
the diagrammatic nature of drawings. Uses this knowledge to spot
errors in specifications or details prior to ordering material or
beginning installation.
- Will be provided through the course of work, confidential and
proprietary information. In order to ensure the protection of this
information, will be required to agree and sign a nondisclosure,
noncompetition agreement. Job Requirements
- Ability to lift & carry, push & pull up to 50 pounds of
landscape material and equipment daily.
- Ability to lift and carry on back a 30 pound blower
occasionally.
- Ability to start and use all power equipment without aid from
others.
- Ability to walk, stand, squat and kneel repetitively on a daily
basis.
- Makes frequent repetitive movements with the left and right
hand, wrist, ankle and knee.
- Ability to twist, turn and bend the truck of the body
frequently. Other Responsibilities
- Plans with LM Regional Manager, Associate Branch Manager,
Account Manager and Regional Sales Manager the goals and objectives
for the upcoming year. Determine personnel and equipment needs for
projected growth and expansion.
- Performs similar job related duties as required. Education,
Experience and Skills Required
- Possess and utilize good interpersonal skills with the ability
to effectively communicate with customers, employees and
manager.
- Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing
with above average clarity.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving
record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier.
- Ability to stand or sit using office equipment, such as a
computer terminal, copier, fax machine, and multi-extension
telephone occasionally.
- Vision capabilities required by this job include the ability to
adjust focus for close vision work both inside (artificial light)
and outside (natural light). Working Conditions While Performing
This Positions Essential Functions
- Outdoor physical labor in temperatures ranging from cold 20 -+
to heat of 100 -+; possible light rain.
- Limited weekly work within an office environment.
- Exposure to dust, pollen, chemicals, noise and pollutants
related to the landscape industry (fertilizer, pesticide,
etc.).
- Machinery/equipment noise, traffic and hazards related to the
landscape industry in a busy commercial environment. General
Location Petaluma, CA 94954 USA Contact Name Daniel Amador Email
daniel.amador@cagwin.com Manage Others 1 Compensation Base Pay
Frequency YEAR Base Pay From 70000 Base Pay To 100000 Apply Project
Manager - Landscape Construction - Sperber
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