Landscape Construction Project Manager/Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Envisioning Green is St. Louis’s Premier Residential Design/Build Landscape & Hardscape Firm. As we experience continued growth due to our Passionate Team Members, Commitment to an Exceptional Client Experience and Strong Management Team - we have an opening at our location in Caseyville, Illinois.

We offer top industry pay based on experience as well as several other benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Simple IRA with 3% match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Job Bonuses
• Year-Round work available
• Company provided uniforms
• Company provided PPE
• Company provided equipment & vehicles
• Paid education and training programs
• Parental leave
  
• Referral program
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Winter Pay

Company Culture:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with a strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Position Overview:

The Landscape Construction Project Manager/Foreman is an experienced individual in hardscape and landscape construction and installation methods while working with supervision. This position is an integral member of a team of two or more in the construction of paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, landscape construction and planting installations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversees, Plans & Installs paver patios; stone, and/or segmental block retaining walls.
• Reads landscape design prints/plans and implements the landscape construction plan.
• Understands elevations and uses this knowledge to execute the construction plan.
• Operates, proficiently, a variety of mechanical equipment, including skid steers, excavators, plate compactors, stone grinders, drills, gas and electric chop saws, demolition hammers, and jack hammers.
• Operates automatic vehicles, such as dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
• Routinely interacts with clients by way of introductions at the beginning of a job, answering questions, responding to client’s requests, making reasonable changes to the plan, and providing a walk-through at the job’s completion.
• Completes the necessary paperwork including timesheets, work orders, change orders, material requisitions, Load Lists, equipment checklists, etc.
• Plans and organizes the job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available. Also ensures that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner.
• Manages a team of two or more employees, including handling personnel issues on site and training employees on processes, policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
• Briefs General Manager/Operations Manager and Sales/Design Staff and make recommendations on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.
• Helps with snow removal during the winter months as needed.
• Maintains assigned equipment and notifies mechanic of needed repairs.

Qualifications:

• The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard construction practices and basic understanding of electricity, piping and plumbing, drainage.
• 6+ years of hardscape and landscape installation experience preferred
• ICPI Specialists (or working towards certification)
• Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills and mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Able to lead, manage and communicate with coworkers and clients.
• Read & execute blueprints.
• Paver, step, and wall installation with Uni-Lock, Belgard, Techo or similar product(s)
• Retaining wall, walkway, raised patio and outdoor kitchen installation
• Landscape Lighting installation experience
• Masonry and veneer work is a plus
• Recognize plant material
• Operate/use all landscape tools & equipment effectively.
• Operate skid-steer & mini-excavators effectively
• Snow plowing experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license & good driving record
• Ability to pass background and drug screening
• Bi-lingual abilities a plus

Hours:

• 40+ hours per week. Mon - Fri (Occasional weekends)

We offer our employees a competitive pay rate and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. EOE M/F/D/V