Landscape Site Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

EMI, or Environmental Management Inc. was established over thirty years ago, and during this time, we have become one of the largest landscape companies in Central Ohio. We believe our individual employees are our greatest asset. Our commitment to creating an optimal work environment that nurtures personal growth and fosters goal achievement for all our employees is unwavering.

Environmental Management Inc. is an Accredited Design/Build, Irrigation, and Maintenance Landscaping company serving clients throughout central Ohio. We take pride in our customer-centric approach to creating outdoor environments that suit our clients' lifestyles. Our success lies in our dedication and innovative landscape design ideas, which have enabled us to strike a balance between growth and personal relationships with our clients and team. With our knowledgeable staff, continuous growth, and unwavering commitment, we aim to maintain our position as the top landscape design/build company in Central Ohio.

Job Summary

With the guidance of the Landscape Project Manager directs the efficient operation of Landscape Crews while operating within the established budget guidelines. Works in cooperation with all EMI teams to ensure quality and customer satisfaction are a top priority. The Landscape Site Superintendent is responsible for providing the leadership and training necessary for crew leaders to obtain their goals of completing quality work. Communicate and resolve all issues related to assigned projects to ensure all work performed meets company standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises between 10 to 15 employees depending on the magnitude of the job. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Project Planning: Collaborate with landscape designers and project managers to understand project requirements and develop detailed installation plans.
2. Site Management: Oversee the day-to-day installation activities on landscape sites, including coordination of labor, equipment, and materials.
3. Team Supervision: Lead and manage on-site installation teams, ensuring tasks are assigned, and work is performed efficiently and accurately.
4. Quality Assurance: Monitor and enforce quality standards in landscape installation, ensuring that work meets design specifications and industry best practices.
5. Resource Management: Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and plants. Manage inventory and control costs.
6. Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce safety protocols to create a safe working environment. Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
7. Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients during the installation phase, providing updates on progress and addressing any concerns or changes.
8. Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues or challenges that arise during installation, working to find practical solutions and keeping the project on schedule.
9. Documentation: Keep accurate and detailed records of project activities, including daily logs, reports, and documentation of any changes or adjustments made during installation.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience - Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in overseeing landscape installation or construction projects, with at least 2 years in a superintendent or leadership role.
• Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a diverse workforce effectively.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Construction and Installation - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and industry practices.
• Equipment - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Company Vehicle with Trailer (if Driver), Fork Lift/Skid Steer, Chainsaw, Rototiller, Aerator, excavator
• Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operations Analysis- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Operations Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Language Ability- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Spanish bilingual abilities a plus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to vibration, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Physical Requirements

• Often required to lift heavy materials exceeding 50lbs
• Required to stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop and bend for long periods
• Require to use hands and reach with arms
• Frequent speaking
• The work may be either indoors or outdoors in areas that are dusty, dirty, in the rain and muddy

What we offer

• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision options
• Employer paid life insurance, STD & LTD
• 401K and Employer Match
• Ancillary Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Learning and Development opportunities

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Environmental Management Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, Environmental Management Inc. will not discriminate against applicants or employees because he or she is physically or mentally handicapped, a disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam era, or has a non-job related medical condition, provided he or she is qualified and meets the requirements established by Environmental Management Inc. for the job. As an employment AT WILL EMPLOYER, the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time and for any reason.