Landscape Construction Projects Manager
Company: Cagwin & Dorward
Location: Suisun City
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
OverviewAre you tired of looking for "just another job" and
ready to build a lasting career? Since 1955, Cagwin & Dorward has
been a leader in creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and
providing customers with exceptional service.We believe exceptional
service begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees,
promoting from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere
throughout all branches of the company. We are looking for
hardworking, dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our
team!
Responsible for managing the Landscape Improvement operations of a
designated district. Establishes programs and daily operational
systems to implement long-term goals established by the Chief
Operating Officer, Landscape Construction Business Unit Leader and
the Landscape Construction Regional Manager. Must be self directed
in accomplishing all requirements of Landscape Improvement Manager
II. Utilizes computerized estimating program and achieves budgeted
sales and estimating goals. Accepts and achieves the prime
objective of making a profit on each job and according to
specifications. Plans and controls activities toward that
objective. Must be able to estimate, sell, coordinate and manage
enough work for a minimum of 2 crews.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To
successfully fulfill this job position, an individual must be able
to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the skill and ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions required for this
job.
- In charge of field operations and responsible for supervising
the activities of Foreman and Laborers within an assigned
region.
- Coordinates with Landscape Maintenance Managers and Regional
Sales Managers the promotion and solicitation of new work. Sales
effort will include soliciting new and potential customers,
assisting in sales presentation, preparing estimates, collecting
production data, negotiating and renewing contracts.
- Training is critical to the success and continued growth of the
company. It is the role of Landscape Improvement Manager to train
and assist in developing the skills of the field personnel. Areas
of emphasis include the efficiency of time management in every
aspect of personnel processes, area planning and organization,
horticultural practices, estimating, safety programs, inventory
control, Company policy, equipment maintenance, material usage, and
customer relations.
- Accepts and achieves the prime objective of making profit on
each job. Plans and controls all activities toward that
objective.
- Consistently meets or exceeds direct cost budgets through
conscientious planning, scheduling and supervision.
- Requires all persons to follow instructions regarding work
sequence, priority, quality and budget, observes and prevents
deficient work, waste of materials and abuse of company
property.
- Knows production capabilities of labor and equipment and uses
this knowledge, to the extent possible to plan for staffing,
materials and equipment ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE - DAY BY DAY.
- Knows general price range of common materials, seeks local
sources which provide better price or service than budgeted in the
bid.
- Knows fundamentals of irrigation design and layout, understands
the diagrammatic nature of drawings. Uses this knowledge to spot
errors in specifications or details prior to ordering material or
beginning installation.
- Will be provided through the course of work, confidential and
proprietary information. In order to ensure the protection of this
information, will be required to agree and sign a nondisclosure,
noncompetition agreement.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans with LM Regional Manager, Operations Manager, Account
Manager and Regional Sales Manager the goals and objectives for the
upcoming year. Determine personnel and equipment needs for
projected growth and expansion.
- Performs similar job related duties as required.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION'S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to lift & carry, push & pull up to 50 pounds of
landscape material and equipment daily.
- Ability to lift and carry on back a 30 pound blower
occasionally.
- Ability to start and use all power equipment without aid from
others.
- Ability to walk, stand, squat and kneel repetitively on a daily
basis.
- Makes frequent repetitive movements with the left and right
hand, wrist, ankle and knee.
- Ability to twist, turn and bend the truck of the body
frequently.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Possess and utilize good interpersonal skills with the ability
to effectively communicate with customers, employees and
manager.
- Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing
with above average clarity.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license with a driving
record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier.
- Ability to stand or sit using office equipment, such as a
computer terminal, copier, fax machine, and multi-extension
telephone occasionally.
- Vision capabilities required by this job include the ability to
adjust focus for close vision work both inside (artificial light)
and outside (natural light).WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING
THIS POSITION'S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Outdoor physical labor in temperatures ranging from cold 20 -+
to heat of 100 -+; possible light rain.
- Limited weekly work within an office environment.
- Exposure to dust, pollen, chemicals, noise and pollutants
related to the landscape industry (fertilizer, pesticide,
etc.).
- Machinery/equipment noise, traffic and hazards related to the
landscape industry in a busy commercial environment.COMPANY
PERKS!Training and on-going support and mentorship.
Educational assistance
Get paid weekly!
401k with match
Medical, Dental & Vision
PTO, Vacation and Sick Time
Keywords: Cagwin & Dorward, Sacramento , Landscape Construction Projects Manager, Professions , Suisun City, California
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