Commercial Landscape Project Manager (Superintendent)

Project Management

• Review contract documents, specifications, blue prints and estimates to fully understand the scope of work to begin setting the construction schedule, pre-purchase log, financial projections which yield the cost and time limitations of the project. 
• Schedule and manage team members for projects.
• Collaborate with project foreman on equipment needed, crew size, specialized crews, materials and other needs required for the project.
• Manage subcontractors per the scope of the project. 
• Provide site orientation to crew to examine site set up, existing conditions, plans, checklists, etc.
• Ensure the necessary tools and equipment are available for the crew(s). 
• Purchase and deliver materials in a timely manner to avoid possible “down time” of crew.
• Resolve building code issues and permitting with appropriate governing agencies.
• Remain proactive to minimize potential communication issues and coordination of activities amongst crews, subcontractors, etc. 
• Simultaneously supervise various projects to keep them on schedule and within budget. 
• Create warranty work orders. 
• Monitor labor costs weekly and make changes as required to stay within the budget. 
• Manage foreman’s schedule. 

Project Close-out

• Prepare and assign team members to complete checklist.
• Conduct job cost analysis after achieving substantial completion.
• Follow-up with warranty material within a timely manner. 

Administrative

• Process timesheets daily to Contractors by deadline date and time; weekly delivery of paychecks. 
• Process and negotiate Change Orders as needed. 
• Maintain document control. 
• Weekly AR/AP approvals. 

Weekly Owner, Architect and Contractor (OAC) meetings

• Facilitate weekly meetings with Owner, Architect and Designscapes Colorado Inc. to review project progression.  This includes updating the project schedule (MS Project), job status log, RFI log, and submittal log.
• Determine possible scope increases, issue new RFI’s, work with estimator regarding proposals, complete applications for payment and provide to project administrator. 

Safety

• Serve on the Safety Committee.
• Ensure that Driver Inspection Reports (DIR's) are in compliance with DOT regulations. Properly prepare and ensure each job site is safe following local, federal and Designscapes Colorado Inc. company policies. 
• Conduct weekly safety “tailgate” meetings and on the site training. 
• Prepare site specific safety plans for each site. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Phasing a project with a proactive approach to the scheduling requirements of specialty contractors. 
• Manage all subcontractor contract documents.
• Reduce labor, safety and financial risks.
• Recruit, hire and train new field employees. 
• UNCC point of contact. 
• Coordinate with shop manager for equipment maintenance schedule.

Snow Removal

• During winter months when landscaping projects are no longer scheduled, must be available 24/7 to assist in removing snow from various industrial and residential properties and complete.
• Complete snow removal logs. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) in a technical area of study or equivalent years of experience (two years’ experience to one year of education).
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of related experience and/or training. 

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A complete understanding of landscape construction.
• A strong working knowledge of irrigation construction.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. 
• Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices. 
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. 
• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. 
• Conducts advanced financial analysis.  
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex documents. 
• Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.  
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.  
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred. 
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. 
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite/Project. 
• Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred. 

Competencies

• Must possess excellent people skills and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Develop and maintain open, two-way communication with all team members.
• Strong problem solving skills. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative to improve efficiencies. 
• Builds a strong sense of team work with co-workers.
• Displays a positive attitude and is courteous to others.
• Professional in appearance and presentation.
• Assists in promoting the company to the public in a positive manner. 
• Takes pride in the work performed. 
• Accepts the initiative to take on additional work if necessary. 
• Listens well and follows directions provided. 
• Shows integrity and consistency in all aspects of performing the job.
• Attends and actively participates all necessary meetings.
• Follows “6 Ways to Measure the Success of Any Project” by Ilya Pozin.
• Understanding the estimate and the philosophy behind Vander Kooi. 

The physical demands described 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.