Job Description

Project Manager:

During project oversight, ensures that all LDI safety policies and OSHA regulations are met.
Ensures accurate bid preparation and manages all major aspects of the paperwork process.
Adheres to project budget; monitors, tracks and facilitates billing and collection of “Extra Work.”
Participates in sales and marketing functions that are part of the annual business plan.
Works independently and in association with marketing staff to identify and develop client prospects, capture and maintain client relationships, and develop prospects into clients.
Acts as point person for assigned client portfolios; nurtures client relationship through personal contact and participation of social events.
Negotiates subcontract work favorably, monitors job cost reports regularly and actively manages projects, ensuring on-time and under-budget completion.
Cross-sells goods and services for all other divisions and locations, whenever possible.
Facilitates the sale and installation of landscape construction work.
Ensures proper documentation is used and archived for historical data and potential liability issues.

Management& Leadership

Adheres to and embraces LDI’s company doctrine, values and mission statement.
Models the principles outlined in the Don Mario book and demonstrates high and consistent levels of emotional intelligence.
Monitors and holds all subordinates accountable for their responsibility’s performance levels.
Trains new project staff employees on proper LDI policies and procedures, company culture and proper project management practices.
Trains, mentors and coaches the Project Assistant and Associate staff.

Safety & Quality

Trains and evaluates project assistants and associates that area assigned to their team and mentor field staff in their duties and responsibilities relative to safety and quality.
Implements and exceeds current company policy, systems and procedures of all Field Operations, Safety, Quality Control and Technical Training Programs. Actively monitors for safety compliance when visiting job sites.
Continually increases knowledge of industry trends, technological changes and obtains applicable certifications.

Skills/Abilities – Ability To

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required.
Proficiency in Mac OS, Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
Broad practical knowledge of irrigation systems, hardscape, and plant identification. Knowledge of basic plant identification.
Strong skills in areas of sales, negotiation, team-building, and emotional intelligence.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
3+ Years of landscape management experience
Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment/Physical Requirements”

Primarily work in office environment
Occasional work in the field near direct automotive traffic, construction equipment, in extreme weather conditions
Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Skills: sales and marketing,landscape,job cost reports,emotional intelligence,plant identification,negotiation,sales,management,industry knowledge,safety compliance,irrigation systems,team-building,landscape construction,bid preparation,landscape management,client relationships,project oversight,safety policies,subcontract negotiation,education,leadership,documentation management,osha regulations,hardscape

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