DIVISION: BC Irrigation and Lighting
REPORTS TO: Director of Irrigation and Lighting Services
SUMMARY: The Project Manager for Irrigation and Lighting implements and oversees the production process of landscape irrigation and lighting construction projects from pre-planning through the final completion. Plan, direct, and participate, in the field operations to ensure projects are completed to company and client standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Direct daily activities for multiple irrigation and lighting crews over multiple job sites, participate in team activities, establish task priorities, manage crew hours, schedule and track work assignments, provide guidance, and ensure the availability of resources.
- Responsible for coordination of all phases of landscape irrigation and lighting construction activities to meet or exceed both project and company profitability goals.
- Responsible to drive daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers.
- Plan and manage production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all contracted work.
- Inspect onsite work activities of company and subcontractor crews to ensure work is being performed correctly and to company standards.
- Inspect site layout to ensure the design intent is met and as such is approved by the client and salesperson.
- Identify, negotiate and solve site/design problems and make changes in field, as needed.
- Correspond with clients, salespersons, client relations manager, field manager, foreman, purchasing team, etc., on material status and production planning in a professional manner.
- Review project plan and details with salesperson, irrigation and lighting team members and support personnel via office meetings, site visits, emails, phone calls etc.
- Understand and apply order fulfillment processes in an efficient manner to ensure project is completed on time and within budget.
- Assist with permitting activities, as needed.
- Plan for and procure special equipment as needed on a site-by-site basis.
- Review and approve time records, work orders, change orders, billing and accounts receivable in coordination with appropriate departments.
- Coordinate and assist in applicable safety training programs to achieve safety goals. Assist in training when and where it is appropriate.
- Attend PM, Safety, and GC weekly/bi-weekly meetings.
- Utilize appropriate technologies to facilitate information management and record keeping.
- Communicate and resolve needs, issues, safety concerns and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain good communication, high safety standards, and positive relations with coworkers, customers and the public.
- Understand and promote the importance of environmental stewardship/conservation and respect for natural resources in conjunction with company goals and objectives as they relate to client desires and sustainability initiatives.
- Represent the Company in a positive manner befitting our brand and image.
- Adhere to and uphold all Company safety practices, procedures and policies.
- Promote a safe and positive work environment at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include safety, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the green, irrigation, or lighting industries.
- Extensive knowledge of landscape construction/irrigation/lighting techniques, including but not limited to: hardscapes, irrigation, grading, drainage, planting, and lighting. Must have the ability to read and interpret; engineering, structural, grading, drainage, landscape and general construction drawings. General knowledge of village codes and permitting is necessary.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the safety issues, regulations, and procedures utilized in public and private works activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required, experience in Aspire is preferred.
- Candidates must have a valid local driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
- Required to pass a post-offer DOT medical physical and drug screen, and (ongoing) periodic DOT physical and drug screen according to DOT guidelines.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds, repetitively and frequently, and perform physical field work.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, managers, coworkers and the general public.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Must be able to communicate in English, including: read, write, and with use of computers and phones. Bi-lingual is preferred.
- Must be willing to drive between IL and WI on a frequent basis.
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:
- Employee shall also perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned or implied from the foregoing, consistent with the background, training and qualifications of Employee or may be reasonably delegated as being in the best interests of the Company.
- The Employee shall devote full time to their employment and expend best efforts on behalf of Company.
- Employee further agrees to abide by all Company policies and decisions now or hereinafter existing.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
- Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing: walking over rough, uneven surfaces; and recurring bending, crouching, stooping and reaching; and frequent lifting of moderately heavy items.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
- Work is performed primarily out-of-doors involving moderate risks, discomfort, or unpleasantness such as a moderate level of noise; dust, grease or mud; moving vehicles or machines; cold, hot and/or wet weather.
- Normal safety precautions are required; and the incumbent may wear some protective clothing and equipment such as rain and snow gear, boots, protective eyewear and gloves.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
