Assistant Project Manager

General Description

The Landscape Construction Assistant Project Manager is entry-level management position at Landscape Development Inc. (LDI) and will assist in overseeing the profit/loss, scheduling, staging, process flows, closeout and overall quality assurance of landscape construction projects. Typical projects range from $100,000 to $3,000,000, requiring experience and organizational ability. This opportunity is perfect for a driven professional seeking to propel their career upward with an industry-leading company in a collaborative, team-spirited, fast paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

The primary roles and responsibilities performed by the Assistant Project Manager are:

Handle client relationships and many forms of daily communication.

Participate in the job hand-off process from the Sales Team to the Project Management Team.

Manage submittals, material requests (as applicable) project documentation, close-out
documentation, project archives, etc.

Proactively identify and manage bid discrepancies.

Create material orders and submit to Purchasing Staff, as appropriate.

Collaborate daily with Superintendents, Foreman, Laborers and office staff.

Visit job sites to manage projects in a dynamic setting.

Assist in the creation of Extra Work Authorizations, manage the Change Order process
per client and contract requirements.

Participate in weekly operation meeting with office staff. Attend bi-weekly Foreman
meeting.

Manage labor, turnover process, and maintenance walk-throughs.

Acts as the communication between foremen, PM’s, Superintendents, fleet and
purchasing for all project needs.

Safety

• Adheres to all LDI Safety policies and procedures.

Requirements Profile

Skills/Abilities

This is a fast-paced position demanding active collaboration with field supervision, purchasing, estimating, sales, divisional company leadership, and accounting staff.

• “Client first” attitude for both internal and external customers.
• Strong math, communication and writing skills.
• Familiarity with MacOS and Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word.
• Organization skills, capability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Emotional intelligence - the ability to collaborate, get along, build strong friendships.
• Adherence to and promotion of LDI’s company doctrine, values and mission statement.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely.
• Solid understanding of the principles of LDI’s operational vision and division goals.
• Spanish is helpful, but also not required.
• Can navigate On Screen Take off.
• Understands landscape plans, details and specifications.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel to client events, job sites and other divisions as required.

Key Performance Indicators

Irrigation submittals (30 days from turnover)

Landscape submittals (4-6 months before work is performed)

Aggregate submittals (30 days after turnover)

Aggregate buyout (30 days from turnover)

Irrigation buyout (60 days from turnover)

Landscape buyout (90 days from job start)

Site furnishing buyout and submittal (60 days from turnover)

EWA returned to client w/72 hours of client request

5% VE savings from submittals

Charge order margin at 40%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person