Construction Project Manager; Lake Bluff

Join our team of highly respected artists and artisans.

Salaried Employee;
Full Time, Saturdays required – periodically as needed

Construction

Director of Construction Operations

The Project Manager implements the production process of landscape construction projects from pre-planning through completion. Plan, direct, and participate in the field operations to ensure projects are completed to company, client, and safety standards.

$70-80K

Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Direct daily activities for multiple construction crews over multiple projects, participate in team activities, establish task priorities, manage crew hours, schedule and track work assignments, provide guidance, and ensure the availability of resources.
• Responsible for coordinating all phases of landscape construction activities to meet or exceed project and company profitability goals.
• Responsible for driving daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers.
• Plan and manage production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all contracted work.
• Inspect onsite work activities of company and subcontractor crews to ensure work is being performed correctly and to company quality standards.
• Inspect site layouts to ensure the design intent is met and, as such, is approved by the client and salesperson.
• Identify, negotiate, and solve site/design discrepancies, and make changes in the field and contractually, as needed.
• Correspond with clients, salespersons, superintendents, foremen, purchasing team, etc., on material status and production planning with a professional working relationship.
• Review project plan and details with salesperson, construction team members and support personnel via office meetings, site visits, emails, phone calls, etc.
• Understand and apply order fulfillment processes in an efficient manner to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Assist with permitting activities as needed.
• Plan for and procure special equipment as needed on a site‑by‑site basis.
• Review and approve time records, work orders, change orders, job costing files, billing and accounts receivable in coordination with appropriate departments.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to achieve safety goals by training and mentoring employees.
• Utilize appropriate technologies to facilitate information management and record keeping.
• Communicate and resolve needs, issues, safety concerns, and/or problems to the supervisor or applicable party in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication, high safety standards, and positive relations with coworkers, customers, sub‑contractors, and the public.
• Understand and promote the importance of environmental stewardship/conservation and respect for natural resources in conjunction with company goals and objectives as they relate to client desires and sustainability initiatives.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include safety, planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving issues.

• Two years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction building techniques and materials, including but not limited to: hardscapes, natural stone, excavation and fine grading, irrigation, fencing, bluff development, erosion control, drainage, planting, lighting, and retaining walls.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering (structural & civil), landscape, detail, and general construction drawings.
• General knowledge of village…