Project Manager (Landscape Construction)

Job Summary

• The Project Manager works with the operations team to ensure that all services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule, and with a high standard of quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work well with the operations team members, leveraging their expertise
• Work with the operations team to ensure that all services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule, comply with all safety requirements, and with a high standard of quality
• Manage cost reports, analyze budget variances, and recommend strategies to lower project costs; review labor quantities and phases to facilitate accurate project tracking
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly job billings
• Assist in the preparation of change orders and coordinate receivables and collections with the office administrative management team
• Serve as the main point of contact and trusted advisor to the customer on project installation issues.
• Gather and analyze customer needs and interests; build strong business relationships and provide solutions to challenges
• Provide customers with clear and easy-to-understand information about our high-quality products and services.
• Ensure that all jobs are completed according to plans, are within budget, and are completed according to deadlines
• Deliver timely and accurate reports, financials, schedules, and budgets regularly
• Inspect all field work, analyzing and resolving problems
• Collaborate with the internal team to convert construction projects to long-term maintenance contracts
• Manage accurate monthly costs to complete reports, including backlog forecasting
• Responsible for the overall financials of the projects
• Ensure that services are delivered according to contract specifications and drawings, are within budget, and on schedule
• Represent the company, interface, and build relationships with owners, clients, architects, general contractors, and subcontractors
• Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity, as well as positively promote the Company culture regarding safety, quality, and customer service

Education and Experience:

• BA in Landscape Architecture, Construction Science, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction/landscaping industry with extensive field/build experience
• Proficient with computer software programs, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), scheduling, project management, and digitizing software
• Strong work ethic
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service experience
• Success at uncovering customers’ “points of pain” and developing solutions
• Driven, disciplined, and focused
• Effective at building and maintaining trust-based professional relationships
• Working at a fast pace and operating with a high sense of urgency
• Coachable, trainable, and have a good sense of humor
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
• Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, standing, and kneeling.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

• Work in an indoor office and outdoors during site walkthroughs and site supervision duties.
• This role includes routinely traveling in a car.
• Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.