Commercial Project Manager

David J. Frank Landscape; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

David J. Frank Landscape in Milwaukee is seeking a LCD Commercial Project Manager to own projects from contract through closeout, lead crews and subs, manage budgets and schedules, and keep clients informed.

You will coordinate with GCs, architects and property managers, enforce safety policies, and participate in snow removal season. Five+ years of landscape/construction project leadership required. This is a full-time opportunity with growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in commercial landscape or construction.
• Proven record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to read landscape and architectural plans, specifications and civil drawings.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, plans and specs; confirm scope and exclusions before work begins.
• Build the project schedule and coordinate with GC, trades and DJF.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors to scope, schedule and quality.
• Represent the company at client and progress meetings.
• Enforce safety policies and address hazards immediately.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Leadership

Reading plans & specs

MS Office

CRM/ERP familiarity

Education

Two- or four-year degree in Landscape Construction, Construction Management, Horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

ERP software

Estimating software

Job description

We are a Great Place to Work: https://davidjfrank.com/agreatplacetowork/

Join our team at David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, one of the country's premier green industry companies since 1959. Our reputation is based on service in all aspects of landscape design and maintenance, and the satisfaction of both our clients and team members. A great opportunity exists for a dedicated professional to "grow" our company in the metro Milwaukee, WI area through our Landscape Construction Department (LCD). The LCD Commercial Project Manager will own each project from contract through closeout: planning the work, leading crews and subcontractors, controlling budget and schedule, and keeping clients informed. Your primary objective is to deliver every project safely, on time, on budget and to DJFLCI's quality standard. Doing that well builds lasting client relationships, and you'll play a key role in turning them into repeat and referral work. This position also requires your participation in the company-wide snow removal efforts from November through April.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction and planning

• Review contracts, plans and specifications; confirm scope, inclusions and exclusions before work begins.
• Conduct site analysis and take measurements; identify site conditions, access and risks.
• Prepare and review estimates and proposals with the Director of Sales for accuracy and profitability.
• Build the project schedule and sequence work with the general contractor, other trades and DJF production.
• Plan labor, equipment and material needs; procure materials and buy out subcontractors.
• Prepare and track submittals and RFIs.

Project execution

• Hold pre-job and coordination meetings and set clear priorities with established foremen and crews.
• Visit job sites regularly to verify progress, quality and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors to scope, schedule and quality.
• Represent the companyin owner, architect and general contractor progress meetings.
• Enforce companysafety policies and site safety requirements; address hazards immediately.
• Anticipate problems and resolve schedule, scope and site issues before they affect the client.

Financial control

• Own project financial performance: track actual cost against estimate and forecast cost to complete.
• Analyze job cost reports and take corrective action when labor, material or equipment run over.
• Identify, price, document and get approval for change orders before extra work is performed.
• Prepare progress billing and pay applications; follow up on collections with accounting.

Closeout

• Complete punch lists, final inspections and client walkthroughs.
• Deliver closeout documents: as-builts, warranties, lien waivers and maintenance recommendations.
• Hand off completed sites to the Landscape Maintenance Department (LMD) where applicable.
• Review final job cost and lessons learned to improve future estimates.

Client relationships and growth

• Serve as the client's main point of contact; respond to concerns promptly and professionally.
• Develop repeat and referral business from current clients, GCs, architects and property managers.
• Represent the companyat client and industry meetings (HOA boards, BOMA and similar associations).
• Keep CRM and project management software current: opportunities, contacts, activities and project status.
• Support company and department goals for budget, training, business development and strategic planning.
• Follow company policies, procedures and SOPs; perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Five or more years in commercial landscape or construction, including at least threeyears managing projects from start to finish.
• Proven record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget, including running several jobs at once.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape and architectural plans, specifications and civil drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, job costing, change orders and progress billing.
• Experience leading field crews and managing subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of landscape materials, plants, hardscape and installation methods.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, GCs and crews.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; able to learn estimating, scheduling, CRM and ERP software.
• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationarydriver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Preferred

• Two- or four-year degree in Landscape Construction, Construction Management, Horticulture or a related field.
• Sales or business development background with estimating and proposal experience.
• Certifications such as PMP, OSHA 30, Landscape Industry Certified, or ICPI/Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes certification.

How you work

• Organized and proactive: conduct long-term planning, anticipate problems and follow through.
• Accountable for results: margin, schedule, safety and client satisfaction.
• Calm, decisive leader who earns the trust of crews, peers and clients.
• Embraces the big picture andaligns priorities with company goals, weighs alternatives and measures outcomes.
• Acts with integrity and careful stewardship of company resources.

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, vision and short-term disability insurance offerings
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid training
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

David J. Frank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.