Santa Rita Landscaping has been in business in the Tucson area for over 39 years. We have built an excellent reputation for exceptional results for our customers based on high standards, excellent customer service and expertise doing things “The Santa Rita Way” by empowering our employees.

Looking to Advance Your Career? Do You Take Pride in Ownership of your Work? Want to Work for An Industry Leader? Santa Rita Landscaping is GROWING! We are seeking a Department Manager for our Builder Department to add our remarkable team of professionals! This position reports to the Director of Construction and is responsible for implementation, direction, safety and overall leadership of the department operating within the parameters set by management while providing superior customer service to ensure profitability of the division. Must be self-motivated, efficient and results-driven.

Duties & Responsibilities

Monitors, directs and oversees department operations and is responsible for safety, efficiency and quality of the work performed by establishing and enforcing SRL standards of quality
Remarkable customer service with urgency for the customers
Responsible for overall gross profit of the jobs, including hours, equipment & material budgets as well as overall department gross profit
Ensure accurate and timely completion of projects
Responsible for safety policy implementation and ensures all accidents are properly documented and reported immediately.
Responsible for identifying labor and equipment needs in advance
Responsible for interviewing, hiring/terminating and training employees; planning, assigning and overseeing work including management of crews, equipment, and project managers, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Provides leadership, training development and coaching of team members to ensure desired skills levels are reached and continued improvement can be measured in order to accomplish SRL goals and employees to realize their full potential and promote growth from within
Continual review and improvement of department’s processes and procedures
Partner with support departments to improve all aspects of the construction process in order to reach higher performance goals and ensure future growth
Ensures jobs are kept on schedule and on budget
Continually informs and updates the Director of Operations and/or Senior Management as to job progress (or lack thereof), schedules and budgets
Continually coordinates with Supervisors as to job process (or lack thereof)
Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Assists in the development and implementation of the production part of company’s strategic plan.
Assists in the development, implementation, and achievement of company’s annual budget goals.

Additional Duties

Responsible for initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation and teamwork within and between departments
Maintain regular contact with customers on status of projects; communicate and update so clients have no doubt that their project is receiving personal attention
Mediates customer concerns focusing on the customer while operating within the Santa Rita Way
Act as liaison between company and vendors
Promote Ownership Thinking and leads by example
Assists Director of Construction as needed

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in landscape, construction or related field a plus
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction, preferably in landscape, hardscape construction, with supervisory oversight of employees
Able to oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously
Ability to accomplish results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, coaching, developing and building bench strength
Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees, management, contractors and customers
Ability to read blueprints and plot plans
Ability to accurately forecast project schedule
Ability to read and comprehend financial statements
Knowledge of OSHA Safety laws and ability to conduct safety meetings with department team members
Be self-motivated and results-driven
Valid Drivers’ License and ability to be insured under Company Insurance Policy
Bilingual a plus, but not required
Microsoft Office
Aspire software experience a plus

Benefits & Perks

Ownership Thinking Annual INCENTIVE BONUS Plan
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Retirement plan benefits

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