Commercial Landscape Construction Branch Operations Manager

Company Description

TideWater Landscape Management, Inc. has been a trusted provider of landscaping services for over 40 years.

Here is what you would do:

The Landscape Construction Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the landscape construction branch, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. We are currently seeking a manager with extensive field experience who can manage and build large scale commercial landscape site development projects from inception through completion.

You would be responsible for:

·        Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule and with a high standard of quality.

·        Managing cost reports, analyzing budget variances, and recommending strategies to lower project costs; reviewing labor quantities and phases to facilitate accurate project tracking.

·        Ensuring timely and accurate monthly job billings

·        Assisting in the preparation of change orders and coordinating receivables and collections with office administrative management team

·        Serving as the main point of contact and trusted advisor to customer on project installation issues.

·        Ensuring that all jobs are completed according to plans, are within budget and according to promised deadlines.

·        Inspecting all field work; analyzing and resolving problems

·        Managing labor force & subcontractors to ensure labor budgets are on track.

·        Dispatching of labor and equipment to job sites

·        Managing equipment utilization on projects, equipment storage and maintenance

·        Ensuring that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications & drawings, are within budget and on schedule.

·        Representing the company, interfacing, and building relationships with owners, clients, architects, general contractors, and subcontractors

·        Managing tools and equipment delivery, storage, operation, and maintenance

·        Ensuring that entire branch operates safely and efficiently at all times. 

You might be a good fit if you have:

·        2- or 4-year degree in a landscape or business-related field or equivalent experience in a similar service industry

·        Minimum 7 years in construction or landscaping industry

·        Minimum 2-3 years of management experience within the landscape or service industry

·        Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and programs including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Aspire

·        Experience with mobile applications and software including but not limited to, retrieving email from a mobile device, accessing, and using mobile applications, taking, and sharing pictures.

·        Effective written and oral communication skills

·        Ability to create and foster a team-oriented environment.