Landscape Construction Project Manager at Solar Landscape

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Landscaping, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years in a Project Manager or Field Superintendent role in Landscape Construction
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service, communication, and planning skills
  • High end residential landscape construction experience (preferred)
  • Previous experience in training and leading crews in full landscape installations
  • Previous experience in implementing landscape softscape and hardscape best practices and standards
  • Previous experience working with Landscape Architects (plus)
  • Experience with Bluebeam, Aspire, MS Project (plus)
  • OSHA-10 or higher (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Manage a book of business of up to $6.0M and up to 10-12 projects at any one time
  • Manage multiple subcontractors on each project
  • Ensure projects meet budget, safety, and provide exceptional client experience
  • Work with designers to ensure proactive plans meet discussed budget for each project
  • Own the project and provide daily/weekly communication with the client
  • Regularly review and/or create Landscape blueprints, grading plans, construction drawings, codes and regulations, proposals, Gantt charts
  • Update Design Build team on timelines, change orders, and any other project related issues
  • Maintain an accurate construction schedule and make changes as necessary to ensure deadlines and budgets are met
  • Develop comprehensive project plans including subcontractor coordination and purchase orders for all projects assigned
  • Manage subcontractors to ensure standards are upheld
  • Manage change orders
  • Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best outcome for the company and the client
  • Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on metric analysis
  • Consistently create and nurture new subcontractor relationships
  • Accurately communicate project plans, quality expectations, and scope of work

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementSubcontractor ManagementBudget ManagementChange OrdersGantt ChartsConstruction SchedulingBlueprint ReviewGrading PlansVendor NegotiationSafety Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, PerkSpot, long-term disability and life insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement after one year.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and skills are required for the Landscape Construction Project Manager role?

Required qualifications include 5+ years in a Project Manager or Field Superintendent role in Landscape Construction, bilingual English and Spanish, and excellent customer service, communication, and planning skills. Preferred skills include OSHA-10 or higher, high-end residential landscape construction experience, training and leading crews, implementing softscape and hardscape best practices, and experience with Landscape Architects, Bluebeam, Aspire, or MS Project.

What is the company culture like at Solar Landscape?

The company is building a 'family of family companies' nationwide, offering opportunities to work with top experts on large landscape projects, share best practices across the network, and build a landscaping career in various locations.

Solar Landscape

Community solar projects for local energy access

About Solar Landscape

Solar Landscape provides community solar projects in New Jersey, allowing residents to access solar energy without needing to install panels on their own properties. The company partners with commercial real estate owners, municipalities, and non-profits to install large-scale solar systems, generating renewable energy that is distributed to the community. This model makes solar power accessible to renters and low-to-moderate income households, while also reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. Solar Landscape aims to transform the energy landscape by making solar power affordable for all and supporting environmental sustainability.

Wall Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$826.8KTotal Funding
PROJECT_REAL_ESTATE_INFRASTRUCTURE_FINANCECompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation

Risks

Grid interconnection delays could impact timely project completion and energy distribution.
Labor shortages may hinder expansion plans and hiring goals for 2024.
Potential policy changes could affect reliance on incentives and tax credits.

Differentiation

Solar Landscape focuses on community solar projects, making solar accessible to diverse communities.
The company partners with commercial real estate owners to utilize large rooftop spaces.
Solar Landscape's model allows solar benefits without individual rooftop installations, aiding renters.

Upsides

Secured $847 million in 2024, enabling over 200 commercial rooftop installations.
Partnerships with investors like KeyState Renewables enhance financial stability and growth.
Expansion into states like Maryland and Illinois opens new market opportunities.

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