Landscape Superintendent

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Coordinates field staffing for all projects including recruitment, selection, and hiring activities.
• Studies and understands plans for each project under construction.
• Attends all pre-job walks and multi-weekly visits to each job site.
• Verifies correct installation and adherence to the plans and specifications at each project.
• Completes timely and accurate written documentation of extras and collection of all approved paperwork.
• Monitors job cost reports weekly, and proactively corrects errors in accounting practices, purchasing issues, and or management of labor time.
• Completes projects on time and under budget.
• Establishes positive relationships and maintains ongoing communication with clients and LDI management/departments.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

• Implements and exceeds current company policy, systems and procedures of all Field Operations, Safety, Quality Control, and Technical Training Programs.
• Adheres to and embraces LDI’s company doctrine, values and mission statement and also ensure his/her direct reports do the same.
• Oversees proper and efficient use of equipment and tools in the field.
• Conducts bi-weekly Foreman meetings.
• Trains and evaluates assigned Foremen.
• Ensures that all new employees are trained on proper LDI policies and procedures, company culture, and proper project management practices.
• Conducts all transactions in compliance with all LDI company policies, procedures, standards and practices.

SAFETY:

• Ensures that all LDI safety policies and OSHA regulations are met, and high levels of productivity and quality are performed at all times.
• Immediately reports any employee injuries to Human Resources and/or Safety Officer.
• Enforcement of all field employees to wear appropriate uniform and PPE’s for job functions.

SKILLS/ABILITIES – ABILITY TO:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow construction plans.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
• Speak English/Spanish.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of commercial landscape construction related experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated leadership/management experience
• PW Experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.