Landscape Manager

The Landscape Manager is responsible for managing all internal and field operations surrounding horticultural efforts within an eight city block area of mixed-use retail, office, entertainment, and residential developments. Coordinates the procurement and scheduled use of resources, including labor, equipment and materials to ensure maximum use and completion of work within budget, safety guidelines and quality standards. Promotes the growth and development of field staff and assists them in carrying out their responsibilities as needed. Coordinates use of resources within other divisions and lends support to operational activities for the company as a whole.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and schedules labor, equipment and material to accomplish production schedules within established budgets.
• Ensures all work is completed in adherence to aesthetic requirements, complies with safety policies and guidelines.
• Conducts regular inspections of plantings to identify and rectify any sub-standard installations or repair damage from visitors to district, large events, etc.
• Maintains proper inventory of materials, equipment and other supplies are on hand to complete production activities.
• Serves as subject matter expert for all things relating to horticulture, arboriculture, and landscape maintenance and installation. Often provides aesthetic and design suggestions.
• Stays current on industry developments-including best practices, disease and environmental conditions that affect The District.
• Order and procure materials, equipment and supplies as needed.
• Supervise employees, keeping attendance records, enforcing proper uniform and safety equipment use, and approving time cards.
• Maintains sufficient staff to accomplish production schedules and analyzes future needs, forecasting staff and material needs to complete future jobs.
• Coordinate the use of labor, equipment, materials and other resources with other divisions as needed.
• Maintain day-to-day working knowledge of all contracts in progress to include field

completion status.

• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping and care of company assets in the field, vehicles, shop and work-sites.
• Stay aware of Best Practices. Develop and recommend improved work methods and Standards.
• Extended hours during seasonal planting and occasional afterhours work is required.

Skills:

• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• The ability to function professionally under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Proven competencies in software applications and programs, particularly Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and word processing and file management skills.
• Must possess personal tact, discretion and good judgment. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Associate Degree in related field.
• Five year landscape maintenance experience, preferably in commercial environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required to operate company vehicles.

Physical Demands

Positon will require Manger to stand for long periods of time. Lifting of materials will also be required.

Environmental Conditions

Position will have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of clients, contractors, and tenants. Manager may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks. Will require exposure to all outdoor elements.

The Cordish Companies