What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Construction Operations Manager position at Hortulus Animae?
Catskill NY based landscape architecture firm seeks a seasoned landscape designer/ landscape architect who appreciates creative design, has no fear tackling the nitty gritty details, enjoys the execution and management of projects and is eager to expand their skills further in a busy, creative practice. A great opportunity to contribute your technical skills, knowledge and experience to a growing practice.
Job Description and Responsibilities
· Meet with designer at start of project to review landscape plan and formulate installation approach and implementation plan
· Install landscapes and gardens following scaled design plans and construction details.
· Oversee construction of wooden and stone retaining walls, raised beds, decks, pergolas, sheds, and other outdoor structures.
· Supervise and coordinate construction subcontractor crews to ensure beautiful details and timely execution
· Help with bidding and estimating
· Photo document each site visit with daily recaps on Basecamp project management software
You will be working independently, but also have access to guidance from the principal and designers as needed, so expertise in all fields is not an absolute requirement. We have a varied project agenda, and this should be considered an opportunity to expand your skills. If there are specialties that you are particularly passionate about and/or skilled in, we will make efforts to accommodate more of those projects in our schedule, and afford you opportunities to develop your interests whenever possible.
Qualifications
· Experience directing a crew
· Knowledge of landscape construction techniques including plant installation, plan reading, patio and retaining wall construction, drainage, outdoor carpentry (decks, pergolas, sheds).
· A degree in horticulture, landscape construction, landscape design, or similar is highly desirable.
· Clean driver’s license, reliable vehicle and smart phone a must.
· Experience with excavation machinery, and experience with plumbing and electric a plus
· Basic Spanish language skills will be helpful