Landscape Supervisor

Arlington VA

Description

Looking for a hardworking, experienced landscape construction supervisor to join our residential landscaping construction company. Duties will include: Regularly review blueprints, grading plans, construction drawings, contracts Maintain strict construction schedule and make changes as necessary to ensure deadlines and budgets are met Develop comprehensive project plans including schedules and purchase orders for all projects assigned Act as primary point of contact with clients during construction project Maintain communication with the client as to the status of the project, at minimum, weekly updates Manage change orders Collaborate with the designer to ensure project feasibility Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure the best outcome for Lifescape and the client Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of every phase of the project in terms of both man-hours and costs Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on metric analysis Use and continually develop leadership skills Build a strong team by cultivating relationships between each crew and illustrating how individual team members affect the success of the entire project Consistently create and nurture new subcontractor relationships Accurately communicate project plans, quality expectations, and scope of work Manage change orders Subcontractor Management: You are: A Self-Starter - You roll-up your sleeves and figure things out. You present solutions, rather than just raising problems. No matter the challenge, you're scrappy enough to come up with an answer. A Leader – You understand the difference between management and leadership and take charge of the leadership role. Encyclopedia – You are a wealth of knowledge and can help others learn, problem solve, and avoid the big mistake. Detail-Oriented – You believe that the devil is in the details and are attentive to accuracy in your work Organized – possess the ability to handle multiple priorities at once and keep others organized and on track A Strong Communicator – You clearly and confidently articulate your idea and can relay communications in an efficient and effective manner, no matter the mode of communication Efficient – You thrive on getting things done quickly and effectively Experience 5-10 years in a Project Manager or Field Superintendent role in Landscape Construction High volume, residential landscape construction experience Previous experience in training and leading crews in full landscape installations Previous experience in implementing best practices and standards Previous experience working with Landscape Architects is a plus Please us a call if you think you meet these requirements