Landscape Field Superintendent

Benchmark Companies, LLC; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Companies, LLC is seeking an Installation Field Superintendent to lead our regional mulch installation division and drive safety, quality, and productivity on daily operations. This frontline leadership role unifies crews and supports the field team.

You will train staff, enforce safety procedures, plan and inspect jobs, develop improvement plans, and coordinate with office and management functions.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers.
• Creative problem solver with capacity to innovate and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Create and foster camaraderie and teamwork among installation crews.
• Train and enforce safety procedures and policies.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and client expectations.
• Oversee training and development of installation staff.
• Identify performance gaps and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure crews have a clear scope of work and proper equipment.
• Review and continuously improve installation plans.
• Conduct pre-installation inspections for new jobs.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Problem solver

Team oriented

Tools

Computer Skills

Software Adaptability

Job description

Benchmark Companies is seeking a qualified applicant to join our growing team to lead our regional mulch installation division. This position is the quintessential “leadership from the front” role for our mulch installation crews. We are looking for an energetic problem solver with significant experience in landscape operations.
AnInstallation Field Superintendentis a field management position that plays a critical role in driving and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in our daily operations, but does so in a way that elevates and unifies our staff.
As an Installation Superintendentat Benchmark Companies, you must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job:

• Create and foster an environment of camaraderie and teamwork
• Train and enforce all safety procedures and policies
• Ensure work is performed to the quality level expected by the company and demanded by our clients
• Oversee training and development of installation staff
• Identify and create performance improvement plans for struggling crew leaders and crew members
• Ensure that no crew is dispatched without a clear scope of work and proper equipment
• Challenge the established job plans periodically and continuously improve the plans
• Perform pre-installation inspections for new jobs before the work begins
• Identify low performing jobs and re-plan the work to improve performance
• Act as a liaison between field operations and the administrative, customer service, and general management functions
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
  

Job Skills And Personal Characteristics

• Good written and oral communication skills (Bilingual)
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with customers
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be a creative problem solver with the capacity to innovate
• Must be team-oriented
  

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
• CDL preferred, but will assist in achieving this license
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
• 5 years of landscape experience including 2 years in some management capacity is preferred
• Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software programs
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds consistently
• Travel required in leading our regional crews