Production Field Manager

This position exists to ensure that all projects are complete within budgeted hours, by job specifications and in accordance with proper quality standards. Also, to provide project preparation and scheduling with the primary focus on day-to-day field management of landscape projects; as well as providing technical and operational advice to the Crew Leaders as it relates to field projects. More specifically, responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Leadership and Teamwork

• • Use strong leadership skills to build teamwork, high moral and a skillful workforce.
  • Manage, oversee, and provide training and be a mentor to the Crew Leaders
  • Take personal responsibility for your own leadership development.
  • Create each crew’s schedule that promotes the best crew efficiency while maintaining the customer’s expectations.
  • The Field Manager performs site visits on a regular basis to ensure job scope & production standards are met.
  • Perform daily performance evaluations to confirm each project is being completed on budget.
  • Give recognition for good performance and effectively counsel poor performance.
  • Complete performance reviews with thorough and objective feedback.
  • Schedule and oversee subcontractors.
  • Manage Conflict through a positive approach to each and every issue.

• Budgets and Job Costing

• • Prepare data for upcoming jobs. This includes site address, material needs, equipment needs, task description, budgets, etc.
  • Examine material packages to ensure good product quality and proper quantities.
  • Provide the highest quality product while keeping the financial objectives of the project in balance.
  • Promote change orders by developing additional project items and assist the Account Manager in the estimating process.

• Managing Job Data

• • Review the scope of work, proposals and drawings.
  • All work orders must be reviewed by the Field Manager and any inadequate or missing information will be reviewed with the Crew Leader.
  • Review and approve all subcontractor invoices pertaining to the assigned projects.

• Scheduling Jobs and Resources

• • Provide proactive planning and communication of all project schedule dates to all persons involved in the project. Included but not limited to the Account Manager, subcontractors, purchasing department and yard personnel.
  • Schedule locates to be called in a minimum of 3 days prior to any ground-breaking services.
  • Make daily adjustments to the schedule based on job completions and changes in the customer's expectations.

• Quality and Safety

• • Maintains a safe environment and identifies and eliminates safety hazards to crew staff, vendors and customers.
  • This may include participation and training for programs such as OSHA & EPA and other regulated programs.
  • Meet or exceed and enforce all the customer’s safety requirements.
  • Must perform and document weekly Toolbox Talks with all crews.
  • Ensure availability and enforce the use of all PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).

• Communication

• • Prompt and professional communication is the highest priority of all responsibilities in a Field Manger’s daily routine.
  • Email, texts and voice mails must be responded to in a timely manner.
  • Field Managers will be proactive in their communication regarding project changes in services, start dates, schedule changes, material changes etc. The proactive communicating approach will include but is not limited to Account Managers, Customers, subcontractors and crews.

Qualifications

• Excellent supervisory and customer service skills required.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in management in landscaping or related construction field(s) required.

• Demonstrated organization and leadership abilities.

• Strong and effective communication skills
• Strong computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license with proven, safe driving record required.

Job Type

Competitive salary based on experience.

Education:

• High school or equivalent

Experience:

• Management: 2 years
• Landscaping Management Experience or related field: 2 years

License/Certification:

• Driver's License

Eligibility based on time of employment for 401(k), PTO, vacation days, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, referral program, home build mission trips to the Caribbean, and more!