Business Name: The Great Canadian Landscaping Company

Position Title: Field Project Manager

Number of Available Position(s): 01

Terms of Employment: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 40+

Wage: $85,000 to $95,000

Benefits: medical, dental

Language of work: English

Business Address: 118 Garden Ave, North Vancouver BC

Work Location: You will report to 118 Garden Ave, North Vancouver, but expected to travel across the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky corridor.

COMPANY PROFILE

Exceptional residential and commercial landscaping services. Our expertise spans landscape design, installation, maintenance, snow removal, landscape lighting, and a range of construction services. From the North Shore to Greater Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, we proudly serve with passion and creativity.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Project Manager – Landscape Construction will lead and develop the team through an organized and team-based approach. S/he prepares their team for daily and weekly tasks to ensure all Forepersons are prepared with the field staff and equipment they need to achieve the timely & efficient completion of landscape construction installations. S/he is responsible for taking part in the efficient execution of the day-to-day tasks required to ensure all projects are completed on time, budget and profitable. S/he is constantly providing mentorship, leadership and analytical support to their foremen and field staff with the intent on improving employee productivity and creating additional value for the company in all landscape installations and operational areas.

The following are the duties for the position:

General

Working on site with the crews daily installing various aspects of carpentry, hardscapes and softscape projects.
Staff scheduling weekly (Friday) with the Senior Project Manager and Project Coordinator.
On-going client communication and liaison.
Procurement of materials required for the project being managed.
Develop execution plans and present to SPM as well as client when required.

Leadership
Plans, delegates and oversee the tasks necessary to complete landscape install projects
Envisions project completion and sets out relevant, time bound goals for crews to achieve
Monitors production of the crews and the work of the field staff
Engages in conflict resolution and works with managers, staff, and clients to resolve issues
Mentors and guides direct reports
Attends and contributes to monthly tactical and operations meetings

Project Management

Responsible for production of $1,500,000 of projects at an average of 35-45% Gross Profit
Project documentation / emails
Responsible for communicating to your clients daily and weekly as required in a timely manner
Attends project handoff meetings and works closely with the estimators/designers to ensure that the client’s vision is captured in the final project
Attend postmortems to review projects when completed
Controls production and review project Budget to ensure there are no cost overruns
Keeps Operations Manager up to date with all project risks and deliverables
Plans, orders and arranges delivery of necessary resources to complete the projects in a timely and efficient manner
Fully responsible for all staff safety for his/her direct reports
Training forepersons and all crew members constructively and frequently.
Maintains project folders – update progress pics, pre-site pics, client communications and permits

Project Production

Develops and implements daily production plans for install crews
Controls production and production standards on the job site
Monitors and reports progress on a daily basis
Reviews project success and provides feedback for improvement in conjunction with management
Identifies and recommends processes and procedures for the company to improve operations and installation projects
Protects the company against wasteful, inefficient, unsafe, and fraudulent practices

Sales & Estimating
Prepare and submit change-orders to estimators to review when required
Maintain quality service by following Company standards and systems

Disciplines direct/indirect reports as needed
Assists with performance evaluations for direct reports

Responsibilities

Ensure that all direct reports complete the duties as defined in their respective job descriptions

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

3+ years’ experience in a landscaping project management position or
5+ years in a landscaping construction foreperson position
Project management in a small business environment
Experience managing projects from $20,000 - $1,000,000
Experience in the Landscape Construction industry preferred

Skills:

Expert mentorship and leadership skills. People come to you because they know you can help solve their issues
Ability to coordinate and delegate a series of tasks and assignments to achieve a goal
You are detail oriented and like multi-tasking
You solve problems even when you’re not at work
Ability to complete projects within budget and maintain a high rate of customer satisfaction
You are able to resolve conflicts without external assistance
Ability to manage around tight deadlines and still get the details right
Competent in the use of power tools (cut-off saws, plate tampers, jackhammers, skill saws, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
Advanced measurement and calculation skills
Ability to follow safe working procedures
Ability to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a team

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Post-Secondary degree, ideally in a relevant field (business, project management)
PMP certification is an asset

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have valid BC drivers’ licence
Must be willing to travel to different job sites around the Lower Mainland

HOW TO APPLY:

Email your cover letter and resume to: Careers@gclc.ca

Our visit our careers page: https://gclc.ca/careers/

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