Commercial Landscape Construction Superintendent

Overview

Oversee and manage commercial landscape construction projects, staff, budgets, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• crew scheduling
• equipment management
• procurement
• safety compliance
• quality control
• project reporting

Tasks

-Conduct "in-house" walk through upon completion of each job, to include assembly and completion of punch-list items in preparation for substantial completion walk-through. -Recommend staff changes, promotions, wage adjustments and staffing limits (hiring/firing) to Branch/Project Manager. -Schedule of crews for days and weeks ahead, effectively and efficiently. -Follow all safety protocols for reporting any accidents and ensure safety policies are being followed. -Work with ‘project/branch manager’ to track all expenses on jobs, ensuring proper entry of time, materials and subcontractors for each. -Managing equipment utilization on projects, equipment storage and maintenance -Obtain PO prior to purchasing anything, provide accurate estimated value when obtaining PO. -Ensure that repairs to equipment and vehicles are completed in a timely manner. -Responsible for ensuring all crews have returned to the office and ensuring all trucks and gates are secured. -Conduct field training of landscape and irrigation construction personnel. -Daily collection of all receipts/bills of lading for all materials delivered to projects. Properly identify each ticket with job name, number, and PO. -Manage sourcing and procurement for materials on projects. Order long lead items as required. -Forward information via marked up plan or written RFI to project manager or assistant project manager to be forwarded to the general contractor for transmission to the architect. -Meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of external and internal customers – working with staff to ensure same -Inspecting all field work; analyzing and resolving problems -Look for opportunities daily to beat budgets while maintaining quality. -Ensuring that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, within budget and on schedule. -Submit all change order information to the Branch Manager for submittal to executives. -Organize weekly safety toolbox talks with crews and ensure proper PPE and other safety related information is presented to all crews. -Attend pre-construction meetings with General Contractors and architects onsite before start of job. -Ensure all projects, current or within warranty period, are being maintained and watered properly. -Responsible for approving, coding and submitting material invoices in a timely manner. -Coaching, evaluating, and training staff and field workers in the performance of landscape services. -Ensure all punch lists are 100% complete and project is closed out. -Review all plans, specifications and estimates and bring any issues regarding materials or budgets to the pre-construction meeting. -Communicate with contract administrator and project/branch manager regarding all applicable permits, utility locates and inspections prior to execution, ensuring internal digging permits are processed and in the file. -Maintaining accurate daily and weekly Foremen and Superintendent activity logs; updating production tracking reports and generating other related reports as needed -Ensure all subcontractors and purchase orders are maintained, managed, and aligned with each project. -Attend and assist with all internal scheduling and pre-construction and production meetings. -Managing labor force to ensure labor budgets are on track -Responsible for managing and approving all crews’ timesheets and vacation requests. -Manage all crews GPS and driver safety scorecards, provide recommendations to project manager for any driver warnings and write ups. -Organize material orders and delivery to job. Materials to be loaded in the morning. -Act as quality control for all job site installations and attend all punch walks for the project. -Responsible for dispatch of labor and equipment to job sites -Evaluating employee safety data and promoting safe work practices or conditions; ensuring employees attend weekly safety meetings -Confirm plants are suitable for application as per drawings and specs. -Manage equipment/truck database and ensure routine maintenance occurs and is logged. -Ensure best use of tools and equipment efficiently to ensure project completion and keep all rentals to a minimum and call off rentals immediately after use. -Evaluate project site conditions (surveying experience) that include the assessment of current topographies and soil conditions and reports to the project manager prior to the commencement of work. -Supervise multiple landscape & irrigation installation projects of all sizes. -Effectively communicate alterations or project changes to crews and subcontractors. -Verify crew entries of time daily. -Evaluate project and organize RFI’s if any question exists that needs architect approval.

Requirements

• plan review
• material ordering
• plant research
• municipal codes
• irrigation

What You Bring

-Familiarize self with plans, details and specs prior to start of job and pre-order materials as needed, researching topics such as plants and their ability to survive in an area, guidelines and codes for municipality, and latest irrigation.

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About Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc.

-Founded over 30 years ago, the company has grown into a trusted name in landscaping services. -Offers comprehensive solutions, including landscape design, installation, and maintenance for both residential and commercial properties. -Serves a wide range of clients, from homeowners to large businesses. -Typical projects include custom landscape designs, irrigation systems, hardscaping, and maintenance for commercial buildings and private estates. -Known for attention to detail and high-quality service, building a reputation for reliability and expertise in the field. -Operates a state-of-the-art nursery, offering a wide variety of plants and trees suitable for diverse climates and landscapes. -Proud of its longstanding commitment to helping clients create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces.

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