Operations Manager

Gothic is a family that has a passion for doing what is right for our clients, and our family. We are seeking people who are interested and passionate about growing their careers in the landscape construction industry. We are looking to grow and create the next generation of green industry professionals.

As a member of the branch Executive Management Team, the Operations Manager - Landscape Construction takes on the overall responsibility for the success of offsite projects (recreation, parks, playgrounds), and will be integral to the branch meeting its financial goals and growth plans.

Operations Manager - Landscape Construction Responsibilities:

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.

Accurate Close Analysis (Percent of Completion): Provide accurate costs to complete and recognize additional revenue through review. Produce reliable monthly financials.

Schedule and 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.

Labor: Understand dedication required for each project specific to each budget and communicate expectations to installing foreman and supervisors.

Adherence to 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.

Managing People: Must take responsibility for subordinates’ activities’, be available for staff, provide regular performance feedback and develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or five to seven years related construction experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in landscape construction is required.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.
• Must possess excellent time management, communications, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Early morning start time is required as is Saturday work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing multiple concurrent responsibilities.

Benefits and Culture:

• Base salary: $100K - $125K
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision.
• FSA and FSA Dependent Care
• 401(k)
• Gothic is a family-oriented company.
• We give back to the community.
• Gothic invests in their employees.
• We pride ourselves on our strong culture.
• We love to see employees grow in their career and thrive.

OUR EEO POLICY

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.