Field Supervisor

2900 W Ferdinand near Sacramento, Chicago IL

Description

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Field Supervisor directs the work of field and snow production crews to ensure that jobs are completed efficiently, on budget, and following CWL standards. Acts as a first-level liaison to clients and vendors to ensure job satisfaction and advance company-wide goals. 3+ years of landscaping production and crew management are required. Class “C” driver’s license. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): Supervise Production Crews • Communicate, support, and advance CWL's mission and vision to staff and clients. • Dispatch and receive crews in person each day to coordinate daily work assignments. • Work with internal partners to train crews on proper safety procedures, equipment usage, and proper landscape techniques; reinforce all instruction through consistent application of learning activities. • Follow CWL policy in all matters related to policy and procedures including but not limited to staff discipline, payroll, and safety. • Adheres to department policies on recruitment, staffing, billing, and payroll. • Records and enters employee time and resolves pay discrepancies. • Keep abreast of trends and professional developments in the field and pursue and advance development opportunities for self and others. • Work with Sr. Field Supervisor to ensure you have the appropriate equipment and staffing needed to complete work. • Monitor hours budgeted versus actual hours for sites. Work with Production Assistant (PA) in reporting large discrepancies to Sr. Field Supervisor. • Promptly communicate all field staff performance issues to Sr. Field Supervisor. • Ensure all field procedures are understood and executed. • Ensure jobs are mobilized and set up properly so foremen have what they need to work efficiently and effectively. • Ensure fleet policies are carried out, work with PA to ensure all equipment inventories are kept up, and ensure all thefts are reported immediately. • Ensure all yearly field staff performance review forms are completed and assigned yearly. • Work with HR on the distribution of employee communications. • Assist during hiring events for Green and Snow. • Ensure all CWL procedures including safety, yard procedures, truck inspections, truck cleanliness, dress code, etc. are being followed as outlined by the Sr. Field Supervisor. • Ensure job quality and appearance are being met to client and company standards • Ensure all AFS and Crew Leaders are trained and utilizing company timekeeping software. • Supervise jobs in a manner consistent with CWL's mission and goals. Project Management • Collaborate with Account Managers, foremen, contractors, and other relevant figures to devise plans for efficiently completing work. • Review production reports to keep jobs on budget and communicate changes in production schedules on time. • Keep self and others abreast of issues and challenges that may impact scheduling and/or profitability of jobs; resolves production-related issues as needed. • Travels to and inspects work sites before and after production and warranty period to ensure crew productivity, safety, and work quality are performed following standards. • Work with purchasing, yard, and shop staff to ensure materials and equipment are available when needed. • Assist in the contract bidding process, working with internal partners to provide accurate and realistic bids. • Perform project completion review with key foremen, account managers, and other relevant parties to discuss successes and failures of the job. • Recognize improvement opportunities, encourage foremen and crews' feedback, and develop solutions that align with the CWL approach.