Assistant Landscaping Manager

CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

• Schedule: Monday through Friday: 7:00 am through 3:30 pm; Nights and weekends as needed
• Location: Newport Naval Station Newport Rhode Island

CW is seeking a motivated and detailâoriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support daily commercial landscaping operations assist Project Managers and Crew Leaders and help ensure projects are completed safely efficiently and to CWs high standards of quality. This is a handsâon fieldâfocused role not a desk job. You will spend most of your time onâsite learning the full project lifecycle while actively supporting crews and contributing to successful project delivery.

• Work directly with landscaping crews performing tasks such as planting mulching pruning turf care irrigation troubleshooting hardscape assistance and site cleanâup to maintain quality and productivity.
• Supports Crew Leaders and Project Managers by reinforcing instructions helping train new team members promoting safe work habits and modeling teamwork and professionalism.
• Assists with scheduling material tracking and daily progress documentation while keeping office time minimal to remain present in the field.
• Participates in routine inspections to identify deficiencies verify quality ensure contract compliance and communicate findings to the Project Manager for corrective action.
• Help operate maintain and troubleshoot landscaping equipment such as mowers trimmers blowers skid steers and irrigation tools ensuring safe and proper use.
• Helps enforce OSHA regulations PPE requirements equipment safety protocols and environmental standards to maintain a safe job site.
• Supports the Project Manager in responding to urgent site needs such as storm damage irrigation issues or safety hazards to protect client property and maintain service continuity.

What Youll Need to be Successful:

• High school diploma or technical certificate
• 2 to 3 years of experience in commercial landscaping grounds management or landscape construction.
• 1 years of landscaping crew lead experience.
• Basic understanding of horticulture turf care irrigation systems and landscape construction techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and landscape-specific safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams Outlook Excel).
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to restricted or government properties.

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• Ability to motivate and communicate effectively with team members
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Responds quickly and effectively to challenges in fastâpaced outdoor environments
• Uses attentive and empathetic listening to understand crew concerns and client needs
• Professional courteous and respectful interactions with clients vendors and staff

Why Youll Love This Job:

• Youll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancementgrow your career with us!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:
  • Insurance - Medical Dental Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick & Personal Time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity Accident Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Frequent Outdoor Mobility: Standing walking bending kneeling crouching and climbing throughout the workday while navigating active job sites landscaped areas slopes and uneven terrain.
• Repetitive Field Tasks: Regular performance of repetitive motions such as digging raking pruning lifting pushing wheelbarrows operating hand tools and handling irrigation components.
• Lifting & Material Handling: Ability to lift carry push and pull tools equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more including bags of soil plants pavers irrigation parts and small machinery.
• Equipment Operation: Safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment such as mowers trimmers blowers chainsaws compactors skid steers and miniâexcavators often requiring strength balance and coordination.
• Weather Exposure: Work performed outdoors yearâround in varying weather conditions including heat humidity cold rain snow wind and direct sun exposure; hydration and PPE are required.
• Environmental Elements: Exposure to dust dirt pollen mulch fertilizers pesticides insects wildlife and other natural outdoor elements common to landscaping environments.
• Chemical & Material Safety: Occasional handling of fertilizers herbicides pesticides and soil amendments with proper training PPE and adherence to safety protocols.
• Confined or Awkward Spaces: Work may require accessing tight or awkward areas such as irrigation valve boxes planting beds behind structures or beneath shrubs and trees.
• Noise Exposure: Regular exposure to noise from mowers trimmers blowers chainsaws and construction equipment; hearing protection is provided and required when necessary.
• Terrain Navigation: Ability to safely move across uneven ground soft soil gravel slopes and wet or slippery surfaces while carrying tools or materials.
• Extended Physical Activity: Sustained physical effort for long periods including walking job sites assisting crews and performing handsâon tasks during peak seasons.
• Vehicle & Equipment Transport: Loading unloading and securing tools trailers and materials; may require backing trailers or maneuvering vehicles in tight spaces.
• Potential Hazards: Possible exposure to sharp tools moving equipment falling branches irrigation water pressure and constructionârelated hazards; safety training and PPE are mandatory.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Company Overview: CW Resources a part of CW Group is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. Were proud to offer a wide range of services from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do and we continue to work toward a brighter more welcoming future for all.

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Required Experience:

Manager