Superintendent

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, horticulture or other related, or 8 years related field or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements.

• Construction landscape services experience preferred
• Knowledge of plant, irrigation, construction and drainage
• Knowledge of material and labor costs
• Supervisor experience required

• As required by state and federal law
• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
• OSHA Safety Certificate a plus
• Certified Construction Manager a plus

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong customer service skills, with internal and external clients
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans/drawings
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines
• Organizational skills
• Ability to use and understand of Microsoft Office Suite, and Project Management Software
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format
• Ability to speak effectively before employees and clients
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Project/Construction Management Software
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent ability to read and interpret construction plans/drawings
• Excellent ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines
• Bilingual abilities a plus

• Supervise foreman and direct reports
• Study drawings, specs, revisions, budget, worksheets and submittal package
• Complete material take-offs
• Prepare monthly progress payment requests
• Assist crew(s) - labor, bring materials or equipment as needed
• Evaluate progress against budget and worksheets
• Maintain adequate crew size for job's needs
• Review budget(s) with General Superintendent or Sr. Superintendent
• Manage several jobs simultaneously
• Review and approve timecards
• Move and or coordinate equipment and materials to job sites
• Monitors jobs during warranty period
• Manage subcontractors – includes schedule, submittals, billings, safety
• Prepare requests for change orders/extra work orders/RFIs
• Solidify relationships with general contractors, owners, and architects in order to assist in retaining future work through negotiations
• Work with architect, general contractor, owner to resolve changes in work
• Ensure safety on every project by enforcing safety training and meetings, as well as consistently monitor job sites for potential safety hazards
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety standards
• Constantly promote and encourage adherence to company policies and best practices
• Maintain general knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Maintain general knowledge of unions
• Meet with estimator to discuss job, questions and change orders
• Make changes in operations as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
• Diligent budget review, ensuring projects are not over budget
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Assisting Associate Superintendent
• Recruitment, training, cross-training and development of field staff
• Work with General Superintendent to create concurrent, prompt, and thorough documentation of all coaching, conversations, counseling, and performance management discussions with employees
• Maintain good knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Maintain good knowledge of unions and start building relationships with local unions
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills; develop morale and recognize employee achievements; foster opportunities for professional development of employees
• Other duties as assigned

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, in color, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

• Frequently required to use computer-based systems
• Frequently required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Occasionally sits for long periods of time in office environment
• Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels

Monarch Landscape Companies - Los Angeles, CA