Landscape Architect Manager jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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As a member of the branch's Executive Management Team, the Area Manager takes on the overall responsibility for the success of offsite/commercial projects (rec centers, parks, playgrounds, slopes, hardscapes, etc.) and will be integral to the branch meeting its financial goals and growth plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Workload Projections: Review, analyze, and understand forthcoming workload by constantly interfacing with sales/estimating to provide direction on margin aggressiveness, resource dedication, and customer satisfaction.
2. Cost Analysis (Percent of Completion): Provide accurate costs to complete and recognize additional revenue through review and produce reliable monthly financials.
3. Schedule & Dispatch: Understanding individual job budgets, dedicate required resources daily specific to each project; communicate with client and generate tentative schedule to coincide w/their projections; communicate expectations to field personnel and follow-up for accountability by project, by individual.
4. Labor: Understand dedication required for each project specific to each budget and communicate expectations to installing foreman and supervisors.
5. Project Budgets & “Deals Made”: Mandates pre-construction meetings and thorough folder set-ups. Evaluates, understands project commitment, and agrees to charge if warranted. Understands contract scope of work through thorough review. Established crew sizes, crew days, and critical path for success. As project progresses, monitor for variances, reestablish “game plans” for victory.
6. Managing People: Must take responsibility for subordinates’ activities’, be available for staff, provide regular performance feedback and develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth.

Skills & Experience Required:

• *Landscape construction experience is an absolute requirement.
• A minimum of at least five (5) years of related experience and/or training is strongly preferred and recommended.
• Must have a flexible schedule to work early mornings and weekends as needed, as well as some occasional travel as necessary.
• Must be computer savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate and possess the following skills:
  • Excellent time management and organization
  • Communication, follow-up and follow-through
  • Leadership and work ethic
  • Customer service and problem solving
  • Strategic thinking and decision making
  • Risk and financial management

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: Starting at $100k plus bonuses and commissions
  • Final compensation will depend on overall experience and skillset
• Phone, vehicle, and gas allowances
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match
• 9 paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time

Gothic Landscape, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer!