Landscape Foreman

Field Manager - Landscape MaintenanceThe Field Manager is responsible for managing labor and material in the field to complete assigned contract maintenance and snow removal projects. In addition, field managers must develop the people that report to them. Success in this position is indicated by jobs in which contracts are renewed, jobs completed in the budgeted hours, and low negative turnover of assistants and crewmembers. This position must cooperate with other landscape management field managers and enhancement field managers to see that the overall goals of the branch are met.ResponsibilitiesDevelop a clear understanding of the philosophies by which the company operates, the short-and long-term goals of the branch, and the financial position of the branch.Get to know your people in an effort to help them develop within the company. Set goals with them and monitor their progress through timely formal and informal evaluations.Be an active part of our training process by attending or conducting certification training sessions on a regular basis.Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.Develop a clear understanding of the hourly and cost budgets for each of your jobs. Monitor by reviewing job hours, reports, and job costs regularly and taking action as needed. Communicate budget hours to assistants and crewmembers.Develop a good relationship with the client on every job.Monitor quality of work and be proactive in bringing issues to the customer's attention by inspecting the job at the end of each day and completing property service reports.Sell an acceptable level of extras through the use of T&M tickets.Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.Works closely with Area Manager, Crew Members, and customers to facilitate jobs.QualificationsValid driver's license with a clean record over the last three years.Demonstrated skill and ability to manage others at other levels.Demonstrated skill and ability to work with service customers.At least one year of experience doing contract maintenance work in a commercial setting.Ability to identify and diagnose insect and disease problems and schedule appropriate treatment.Working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in contract maintenance and snow removal.Must be willing to learn company systems related to employee hours, time entry, equipment maintenance, and service reports.Ability to communicate and asks good questions.What we provideCompetitive salaryMedical benefits with dental and visionFlexible Spending Account401(k) planFlexible work/life balanceFamily-oriented company cultureOn-going training in the field and company classroom.General descriptionRuppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, a family-owned and employee-owned business, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD, with operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, 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.Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer