Commercial Landscape Construction Operations Manager

Description

• Develop and refine standardized estimating and project handoff procedures to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Review project scopes, specifications, and plans to validate accuracy of estimates and identify risks.
• Collaborate with estimating and accounting teams to reconcile variances between bid and actual costs.
• Approve and track change orders, labor, equipment, and material budgets within company software (e.g., Aspire).
• Track production data and trends in coordination with estimators to improve accuracy of future bids.
• Report project financial performance and forecasts to the Branch Manager and executive team.
• Manage project budgets and perform regular job costing reviews to ensure profitability and accuracy.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and monitor material deliveries to prevent delays.
• Support estimating and business development through lessons learned, cost data feedback, and market insights.
• Oversee all aspects of project execution from award through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Represent the company in meetings, presentations, and networking events as needed.
• Forecast labor, equipment, and material needs in coordination with the Branch Manager and purchasing team.
• Collaborate on revenue forecasting and backlog tracking with the Branch Manager to align workload and profitability goals.
• Lead project kickoff, preconstruction meetings, and ongoing coordination with clients, designers, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule delays, cost variances, and scope changes.
• Supervise and support superintendents, field staff, and project coordinators, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and participate in hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and financial reports.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with specifications, safety, and workmanship standards.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve productivity and profitability.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring performance aligns with project scope, quality, and safety requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all job sites.
• Bridge communication between estimating and operations to ensure seamless project handoff and execution.
• Support the estimating team by reviewing bids for constructability, production rates, and material assumptions.
• Use project management tools (e.g., Autodesk, Aspire) to track and communicate progress.
• Perform post-project job cost analysis and provide feedback to estimators based on actual performance data.

Requirements

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance