Landscape Construction Project Manager

About Scott Byron & Co.

Scott Byron & Co. is a landscape design-build firm dedicated to a client-centered approach for every outdoor design project. We create, cultivate, and curate art in harmony with nature to transform outdoor spaces to last a lifetime. For over 40 years, our firm has continued to celebrate a longstanding reputation for creating elegant, luxurious, and highly personalized environments.

Project Manager Role:

The Project Manager implements the production process of landscape construction projects from pre-planning through the final completion. Plan, direct, and participate, in the field operations to ensure projects are completed to company, client, and safety standards.

Why Join Scott Byron & Co.

• We focus on giving teammates the freedom to make decisions – without micromanagement. We want team members to feel appreciated and heard while growing themselves and the company.
• We continually build, develop, and invest in our talented team members, allowing us to deliver our client’s dreams in every market we serve.
• We focus on culture; we even have a committee for it! We value authenticity, imagination, equality, fearlessness, and exceptionalism.
• We offer hybrid working and the freedom to make decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Direct daily activities for multiple construction crews over multiple projects, participate in team activities, establish task priorities, manage crew hours, schedule and track work assignments, provide guidance, and ensure the availability of resources.
• Responsible for coordination of all phases of landscape construction activities to meet or exceed both project and company profitability goals.
• Responsible to drive daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers.
• Plan and manage production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all contracted work.
• Inspect onsite work activities of company and subcontractor crews to ensure work is being performed correctly and to company quality standards.
• Inspect site layouts to ensure the design intent is met and as such is approved by the client and salesperson.
• Identify, negotiate and solve site/design discrepancies, make changes in field and contractually, as needed.
• Correspond with clients, salespersons, superintendents, foremen, purchasing team, etc. on material status and production planning with a professional working relationship.
• Review project plan and details with salesperson, construction team members and support personnel via office meetings, site visits, emails, phone calls, etc.
• Understand and apply order fulfillment processes in an efficient manner to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Assist with permitting activities as needed.
• Plan for and procure special equipment as needed on a site-by-site basis.
• Review and approve time records, work orders, change orders, job costing files, billing and accounts receivable in coordination with appropriate departments.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to achieve safety goals by training and mentoring employees.
• Utilize appropriate technologies to facilitate information management and record keeping.
• Communicate and resolve needs, issues, safety concerns and/or problems to supervisor or applicable party in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication, high safety standards, and positive relations with coworkers, customers, sub-contractors and the public.
• Understand and promote the importance of environmental stewardship/conservation and respect for natural resources in conjunction with company goals and objectives as they relate to client desires and sustainability initiatives.
• Represent the Company in a positive manner befitting our brand and image.
• Adhere to and uphold all Company safety practices, procedures and policies.
• Promote a safe and positive work environment at all times.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include safety, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Skills and Experience You Offer:

• Two years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction building techniques and materials, including but not limited to: hardscapes, natural stone, excavation and fine grading, irrigation, fencing, bluff development, erosion control, drainage, planting, lighting, and retaining walls. Must have the ability to read and interpret, engineering (structural & civil), landscape, detail, and general construction drawings.
• General knowledge of village codes related to permitting.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the safety issues, regulations, and procedures utilized in public and private work activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required, experience in “Aspire” software is a bonus.
• Candidates must have and maintain a valid local driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Required to pass a post-offer DOT medical physical and drug screen, and (ongoing) periodic DOT physical and drug screen according to DOT guidelines to maintain DOT certification.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, repetitively and frequently.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, supervisors, coworkers, sub-contractors and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to communicate in English, including: read, write, and with use of computers and phones. – fluency is Spanish is a plus.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Group Medical Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We’re committed to developing an inclusive and ethical environment that values diversity and equality. We welcome all candidates of any age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability to apply. Our company culture is based on the idea that individuals of all backgrounds can come together as a team dedicated to quality, creativity, and respect.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person