Project Manager- Commercial Landscape

Company: Monarch Landscaping Company
Location: Kent
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

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Project Manager - Commercial Landscaping

Location: Kent, WA

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Northwest and Signature Landscape Services are Monarch Landscape Companies operating in the PNW. - We're currently offering an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to advance their career. - We are seeking a self-motivated, energetic people-person who loves driving sales and meeting goals. - The Project Manager will manage client interaction and expectations surrounding long term planning and high-level value-added services.

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Primary Responsibilities


Responsible for client retention, annual increases, and enhancement penetration
Accurately prepare bids, by utilizing field collected data and computer programs, to present to client
Meet or exceed annual sales goals
Serve as point-of-contact for high level site and project issues to expeditiously and proactively identify, address, and resolve client needs
Act as liaison between operations and client, ensuring clarity in communication and expectations
Conduct walk-throughs with client and other company representatives as appropriate
Evaluate accounts and develop an effective and on-going landscape asset management plan
Build a strong knowledge base of each client's business, organization, and objectives
Collaborate with Area Managers to maintain a holistic understanding of client sites
Stay up-to-date on day-to-day site operations and issues to identify trends in need of comprehensive solutions
Create, manage, and control scope of work, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
Manage all project communication between internal and external clients
Analyze and understand job cost reports and budget variances related to contract projects
Prepare monthly forecast of labor and materials, and accurate job costing of work orders
Gather, calculate and compile take off data for use in bid estimates
Visit jobs in progress to relate actual estimate; review questions or problems that may arise
Utilize CRM reports to keep estimate priorities and workload organized
Manage billing process, including communicating change orders, lien releases, progress billing, etc.
Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and subcontractors, insuring accountability and quality for price
Ensure safety on every project by enforcing safety training and meetings, as well as consistently monitor job sites for potential safety hazards
Constantly promote and encourage adherence to company policies and best practices


Supervisory Responsibilities


This position may have supervisory responsibilities


Education


Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture, Construction/Project Management, or related field; or at least 5 years related work experience
At least 5 years of experience in the commercial landscape industry preferred
Knowledge of regional plant life


Field Experience


Minimum 3 years of field experience with project estimating or design-build work preferred
Strong estimation background, with working knowledge of construction/installation & irrigation preferred
Familiar with commercial landscape equipment and their functions


Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


High aptitude for driving sales
Strong customer service skills, with internal and external clients
Effective oral and written communication
Advanced knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, document management, and cost forecasting
Ability to read and interpret constructions plans/drawings
Experience working the commercial property managers, vendors, consultants and architects a plus
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines
Organizational skills
Flexibility
Advanced presentation skills
Intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft OfficeSuite, and Project Management Software
Experience using design software, including Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and ProLandscape preferred


Monarch Landscaping WA, LLC is an E-Verify participating employer. -

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