A Culture You Can Live With

Role: Construction Project Manager

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• • Direct daily activities for multiple construction crews over multiple projects, participate in team activities, establish task priorities, manage crew hours, schedule and track work assignments, provide guidance, and ensure the availability of resources.
  • Responsible for coordinating all phases of landscape construction activities to meet or exceed project and company profitability goals.
  • Responsible for driving daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers.
  • Plan and manage production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all contracted work.
  • Inspect onsite work activities of company and subcontractor crews to ensure work is being performed correctly and to company quality standards.
  • Inspect site layouts to ensure the design intent is met and, as such, is approved by the client and salesperson.
  • Identify, negotiate, and solve site/design discrepancies, and make changes in the field and contractually, as needed.
  • Correspond with clients, salespersons, superintendents, foremen, purchasing team, etc., on material status and production planning with a professional working relationship.
  • Review project plan and details with salesperson, construction team members and support personnel via office meetings, site visits, emails, phone calls, etc.
  • Understand and apply order fulfillment processes in an efficient manner to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
  • Assist with permitting activities as needed.
  • Plan for and procure special equipment as needed on a site-by-site basis.
  • Review and approve time records, work orders, change orders, job costing files, billing and accounts receivable in coordination with appropriate departments.
  • Coordinate with Safety Manager to achieve safety goals by training and mentoring employees.
  • Utilize appropriate technologies to facilitate information management and record keeping.
  • Communicate and resolve needs, issues, safety concerns, and/or problems to the supervisor or applicable party in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain excellent communication, high safety standards, and positive relations with coworkers, customers, sub-contractors, and the public.
  • Understand and promote the importance of environmental stewardship/conservation and respect for natural resources in conjunction with company goals and objectives as they relate to client desires and sustainability initiatives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include safety, planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction building techniques and materials, including but not limited to: hardscapes, natural stone, excavation and fine grading, irrigation, fencing, bluff development, erosion control, drainage, planting, lighting, and retaining walls.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering (structural & civil), landscape, detail, and general construction drawings.
• General knowledge of village codes related to permitting.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the safety issues, regulations, and procedures utilized in public and private work activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required, experience in “Aspire” software is a bonus.
• Candidates must have and maintain a valid local driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Required to pass a post-offer DOT medical physical and drug screen, and (ongoing) periodic DOT physical and drug screen according to DOT guidelines to maintain DOT certification.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, repetitively and frequently.
• Must be 21 years or older
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, supervisors, coworkers, sub-contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to communicate in English, including reading, writing, and with the use of computers – fluency in Spanish is a plus.

PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:

• Employee shall also perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned or implied from the foregoing, consistent with the background, training, and qualifications of Employee or may be reasonably delegated as being in the best interests of the Company.
• The Employee shall devote full time to their employment and expend best efforts on behalf of the Company.
• Employee further agrees to abide by all Company policies and decisions now or hereinafter existing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:

•       Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

• • Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing: walking over rough, uneven surfaces; and recurring bending, crouching, stooping and reaching; and frequent lifting of moderately heavy items.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

•       Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the
  • Work is performed primarily out-of-doors involving moderate risks, discomfort, or unpleasantness such as a moderate level of noise; dust, grease or mud; moving vehicles or machines; cold, hot and/or wet weather.
  • Normal safety precautions are required; and the incumbent may wear some protective clothing and equipment such as rain and snow gear, boots, protective eyewear and gloves.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Group Medical Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life/ AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We’re committed to developing an inclusive and ethical environment that values diversity and equality. We welcome all candidates of any age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or physical or mental ability to apply. Our company culture is based on the idea that individuals of all backgrounds can come together as a team dedicated to quality, creativity, and respect.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.