Landscape Design-Build Operations Manager

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Job Description:

Lifescape Colorado is seeking an experienced Design-Build Operations Manager to join our growing team. The Design-Build Operations Manager oversees the design-build operations while managing our project management and construction teams that together ensures the successful execution of our custom landscape construction projects. This senior leadership role involves managing a team, client expectations to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Design-Build Operations Manager will collaborate closely with clients, designers, field crews and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.

Compensation: Base compensation range of $130,000-$160,000 plus bonus incentives

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

· Forecast & manage construction backlog, labor needs to meet weekly, monthly, annual goals

· Manage that the construction process is being followed by project management team; from assigning projects, pre-construction planning, scheduling, project construction through to final client walk through punchlist/hand off

· Ensure jobs are planned to run efficiently and safely while meeting budget and Lifescape quality standards

· Lead, manage and train the project management and construction teams

· Work with Project Managers, Design/sales team to manage the construction schedule daily

· Manage construction projects to be installed on time and budget, including Change Orders, material purchases and successful material buyout

· Oversee and interview/vet subcontractors, manage subcontractor schedules and meeting Lifescape professional standards

· Take on projects to manage to support the team and goal as needed

· Ensure team meets daily and weekly administrative tasks; time approval, weekly planning and schedule updates, invoicing, payments, job preparation and job close out

· Identify and manage opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs

· Lead weekly meetings, trainings and foster professional development initiatives for your team

· Strategize and meet with senior leadership to lead company

· Review and manage team & department KPIs

· Support snow team as necessary

Client Service:

· Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients and colleagues

· Meet with clients, builders, other professionals as needed throughout project timeline

· Attend and lead client meetings as required, ensuring client satisfaction is met

Communication & Coordination:

· Ensure our Construction Manager, Superintendents, and field crews are living up to Lifescape construction standards, project planning, safety practices

· Work well with our property care team to ensure smooth client/property transitions

· Ensure project management and construction teams are working well together

· Assist in project estimate review with sales team prior to sale of project as needed

· Establish and maintain strong relationships with contractors and vendors

Warranty Management:

· Manage warranty, assist in warranty issues with clients and problem solving

· Track and manage warranty costs and ensure warranty policy is being followed

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture or Horticulture, Construction/Project Management or a related field

· Minimum of 10 years experience in Landscape Construction and installation & 3 years of leading an operations team

· In depth knowledge of best practice landscape construction methods, including landscape structures

· Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills

· Excellent client management skills and effective communication skills

· Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets

· Software skills; Excel, MSOffice, Aspire and Bluebeam a plus

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Medical insurance 

• Dental insurance 

• Vision insurance 

• FSA/HSA 

• PerkSpot

• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 

• Paid time Off 

• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range:

$130,000 - $160,000