Full Job Description
The Landscape Construction Supervisor oversees two landscape construction crews working full time in the Bay Area. Farmscape works on a variety of projects from quick raised bed installations to dynamic multi-month projects. The Landscape Construction Supervisor will be roughly 40% office job and 60% in the field.
Location: Oakland with projects throughout the Bay Area
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000
Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Paid vacation, Smartphone, Mileage, and Audiobook reimbursement
Status: Full time, exempt
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide Supervisory support to two/three crews, performing all work to industry and/or Farmscape standards, demonstrating a high level of quality and craftsmanship
- Assist Foremen in interpreting complex landscape conditions and adapting plan to fit space
- Perform skilled work such as carpentry, masonry, lighting, and irrigation when required
- Manage installation schedules, coordinating workflow and subcontractors
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with fellow employees, project managers, and clients
- Keep accurate project records, including schedule, budget and change order tracking
- Manage department budget
- Coordinate project details between landscape architecture department, billing and construction teams, executing installation plan to full design intent while meeting client satisfaction
- Ability to oversee 2-4 projects concurrently in different phases of production
- Conduct tailgate safety meetings, and organize trainings for field skills
- Share human resources duties with foremen and the HR team, including hiring, performance reviews, promotions, etc. for ~ 6 member team
- On occasion, performing physical work including hauling, lifting, and digging
- Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver's license required)
Qualifications:
- 10 years in the landscape construction field, with at least 3 in a foreman or supervisory role
- Irrigation mastery including smart controllers and drip irrigation
- Extensive Carpentry and Stonework skills
- Ability to read and interpret landscape plans
- Proficiency in horticulture and fruit/vegetable gardening
- Proficiency at Google Suite and/ or Excel, and familiarity with CRM systems and construction management software such as Plangrid or ProCore
- Ability to lift 75 lbs, and to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions
- Friendly and clear communicator
- Coursework in Construction Management or Project Management, or commensurate onsite experience
- Proficiency in Spanish a plus
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 75lbs
- Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions