Construction Project Manager

Ruppert Landscape Co; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscape construction is seeking a project manager to oversee commercial projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing project administration, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring quality standards are met. The company prides itself on its family-oriented culture and commitment to employee well-being, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive medical benefits. If you have a strong background in landscape construction and excellent communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible Work/Life Balance

Family-Oriented Company Culture

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze situations and decide on actions quickly.
• Comprehensive knowledge of landscape construction site work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of commercial landscape construction projects.
• Oversee projects during warranty period and prepare bid submissions.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Landscape Construction Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Communication Skills

MS Word Proficiency

Excel Proficiency

Outlook Proficiency

Education

Background in Landscape Construction Management

Engineering Degree

Business Management Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Description

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, family-owned and employee-owned, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD, with operations across several states including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the administration and processes of commercial landscape construction projects.
• Oversee projects through substantial completion and during the warranty period.
• Prepare bid submissions and change orders aiming for targeted gross profit.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, general contractors, architects, and clients.
• Communicate regularly with clients, including project architects, general contractors, and owner's representatives, while maintaining quality standards.
• Create and maintain a rolling schedule for projects.
• Ensure weekly and monthly reports are up-to-date and meet deadlines.
• Handle billing and collections of receivables.
• Coordinate with internal teams to schedule manpower, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Assist the Contract Administrator with monthly financial closeouts.
• Conduct weekly and monthly forecasting and budgeting.

Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze situations, consider options, and decide on actions quickly.
• Comprehensive knowledge of landscape construction site work.
• Skill in negotiating prices and terms with customers and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Background in landscape construction management, engineering, or business management is a plus.

What we provide:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical benefits including dental and vision.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible work/life balance.
• Family-oriented company culture.

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant.