Landscaping Production Manager

Lewis Property Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape construction company in Orlando is seeking a Landscape Production Manager to oversee landscape, hardscape, and irrigation projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the field and be capable of managing multiple jobs simultaneously while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities include overseeing crew leaders, ensuring projects remain on schedule and budget, and developing training plans for field crews. Applicants should possess a valid driver's license and meet physical requirements for manual labor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior experience in landscape, hardscape, and irrigation construction.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean history.
• Have a clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee Crew Leaders and installation projects.
• Ensure jobs are kept on schedule and budget.
• Evaluate performance of crew leaders and field crews.

Skills

Landscape construction management

Irrigation system knowledge

Crew leadership

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Primary Accountability

The Landscape Production Manager must be thoroughly familiar with and able to perform all aspects of landscape, hardscape, and irrigation construction to include: estimating, production, scheduling, customer service, training, etc. The Landscape Production Manager directly oversees Crew Leaders and the installation of landscape, hardscape, and irrigation projects on a daily basis while interfacing with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Landscape Production Manager must keep the Department Manager apprised of progress (or lack thereof) on all jobs while coordinating with the Department Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Continually informs and updates company Vice President as to job progress (or lack thereof).
• Continually coordinates with company Crew Leaders as to job progress (or lack thereof).
• Oversees the production of several jobs simultaneously.
• Ensures that jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Ensures all accidents are properly documented and reported immediately.
• Interfaces with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate completion of their phase of projects.
• Interfaces with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of job materials.
• Ensures that company production standards are met.
• Ensures that all equipment is operated in a safe and proper manner.
• Ensures that all equipment is maintained properly and preventatively maintained (PMd) daily.
• Evaluates equipment utilization and recommends future purchases to Vice President.
• Ensures that job cost reports are properly analyzed and disseminated to Crew Leaders.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the production part of company’s strategic plan.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and achievement of company’s annual budget goals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the production part of company’s training goals.
• Develops training plan and trains field crews.
• Evaluates performance of crew leaders and crew members.
• Is a high-energy individual capable of supervising crews doing landscape, hardscape, and irrigation construction.
• Is organized in all areas (personal office space, field operations, company yard space, job sites, etc.).
• Leads by example.
• Presents himself or herself in a professional manner.
• Initiates action when needed.
• Is self-motivated.
• Requires minimal supervision.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3+ years prior experience in landscape, hardscape and irrigation construction.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean history.
• Have a clean criminal record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions both hot and cold.
• Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor 50-70% of the time.
• Able to tolerate exposure to moderate noise levels.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.