Project Organizer – Field / Office – Landscape Construction

Summary:
The Landscape Construction Project Organizer – Field / Office - is responsible for organizing specific tasks regarding various aspects of landscape construction projects.
Core Capabilities:
 Customer and quality focus
 Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
 Team work
 Excellent problem solving abilities
 Responsibility and dependability
 Ethics and integrity
Job Duties:
 Organize the execution of and timing of construction projects by planning in house or rental equipment requirements and non-critical material deliveries to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines
o Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
o Non critical material deliveries are all materials other than paving products or big ticket items in excess of $1,000.00: lighting, plant, pond material and landscape materials are considered non critical items.
o Discuss with Jeff the advance purchase of materials by reviewing job planner details at least 2 – 3 weeks out to make sure long lead items are taken care of
o Create a job calendar where by current job progress is kept with a forecast of future work. Give job calendar weekly updates to Office by Monday for the week prior
 Submit to office the next day the hours each team and member spends on a job - can txt in by phone
o Coordinate or deliver equipment to / fro job site
 Only deliver equipment that can be loaded into the back of the F-450 / F-550 by others
 Not required to shuttle equipment by trailer from site to site
o Coordinate or pick up materials as necessary to load the job
 Only deliver material that can be loaded in the back of the F-450 / F-550
 Organize the dumping of materials or removal of infill and debris by working with various subcontractors
 Review team needs in the morning meeting to make sure material & equipment is ready and available for daily work
 Organize safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
 Operate very light duty tools and equipment to assist in cleanup of job sites; brooming, sweeping, power washing, etc
 Operate very light duty tools and equipment to assist in landscaping jobs raking mulching, planting small flora

 Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, and cleaning on a daily basis
 Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
 Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to complete work activities
 Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily equipment operating logs, bills, and receipts for material bought or rented
 Comply with all company policies and regulations
 Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner
 Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
 After the project is complete, photograph the work site for marketing and document the photographs taken
Requirements:
 High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
 Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
 Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
 Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
 Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
 Time management skills
 Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
 Must possess a valid driver’s license
 Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
 Speak, read, and write English/ Spanish as a second language is desirable
Work Conditions:
 Ability to work in a fast paced environment
 Able to perform very light duty tasks like cleanup and landscaping
 Work near heavy equipment
 Drive pickup trucks on a regular basis
 Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
 Start time of 07:30 hours with overtime if required including occasional weekend work as necessary.

To schedule an interview or learn more about the opportunity call or Text Jeff at 412-760-8524 or email [email protected]