Project Manager Landscaping

For over 25 years G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses take better care of their employees and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners client is currently seeking aProject Manager (Landscaping) to join its team in Austin TX.

Summary

The Project Manager is advancedlevel team member responsible for creating accurate estimates and timelines of project completion and managing field operations. The Project Manager will work with other team members to ensure tasks are completed within the confines of the project and remain aware of how the project is progressing.

Understand company values and strive to achieve them in all areas.
Manage field operations for landscape department.
Conduct regular morning meetings with staff.
Quality control along with designer strive to maintain Maas Verde standards on all projects.
Assist in scheduling of projects.
Assist the field staff as needed and be available for job site visits with the designer.
Ensure all necessary materials are available before starting new jobs.
Ensure all equipment is operational before starting new jobs coordinate with mechanic ahead of time if something needs to be repaired.
Keep designer & office updated as to how jobs are progressing:
Expected finish times
Issues that arise that would keep job from finishing on time.
Communicate job timeline with crew before and during jobs.
Keep costs low and spend wisely
Ensure jobs are finished on time and on budget.
Keep track of hours daily.
Visit current jobs daily.
Visit finished jobs as needed.
Ensure that irrigation is set and operational before leaving the job site.
Inspect properties prior to scheduled start date to properly prepare specific action plan for service.
Advise if adjustments to the schedule need to be made.
Assist the maintenance and irrigation departments as needed.
Keep an updated inventory of all materials and equipment.
Ensure crews fill out their work orders accurately and turn them in daily.
Interact with the clients of ongoing projects.
Coordinate subcontractors as needed for projects.
Be willing to improve through education and training.
Network and promote the company in the industry.
Ability to be on call both nights and weekends.

• Minimum of 3 years working as a project manager. Preferable for this experience to be in a management or supervisory position overseeing landscape or construction installation crews.
• Minimum of 5 years working in the landscape construction or related industries.
• Knowledge in installation of hardscape and landscape projects and related trades.
• Associate degree (preferably in construction management or Green Industry)
• Ability to use computer programs handheld devices and process paperwork.
• Ability to read landscape plans grades and operate equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish a major plus!
• Valid drivers license clean driving and criminal record insurable on company plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.