Careers

Reports to: Operations Manager/Project Manager

Department: Design/Development

Summary: The Landscape Development Project Leader is responsible for overseeing all on-site aspects of landscape construction projects. Along with being responsible for providing top quality installation work for the company’s clients while achieving their production goals.

Position Summary: This position does the production work with the Design/Build team. This person is expected to be able to work hard, work well with others and have fun. This position is a combination of working with the project manger for site prep, working with the teams on installs and operating machinery as necessary. An ideal candidate would have experience working with small-medium excavators and skid steers, knowledge of the proper way to do complete landscape installations from rough grading to irrigation, hardscape, and plant installations.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Teamwork

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Responsibility and dependability

• Ethics and integrity

Key Responsibilities, Job Duties & Performance Deliverables:

• Prepare the truck with equipment and materials in the morning.

• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day-to-day work activities of a landscape construction crew of 2 to 3 employees.

• Perform the Peola Experience of delivering top-quality professional work on all jobs.

• You own your jobsite- including dealing with client care and team member needs

• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions

• Participate in recruitment activities by conducting secondary interviews with potential job candidates

• Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.

• Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc.

• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis

• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities

• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines

• Perform quality work with no call backs.

• Perform assigned production within budgeted labor hours.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including the work site, trucks, shop, and equipment.

• Complete electronic reporting, paperwork, notes and forms accurately daily.

• Training of crew members as necessary.

• Actively participate in company-wide meetings, suggesting improvements

• Complete all duties safely with no accidents.

• Ensure crews safety in the workplace.

• Report any accidents and/or near misses as per Peola Safety Policy.

• Perform other types of work during off-peak seasons, i.e. yearly maintenance.

• Grow your skills and knowledge of the company and the industry.

• Unloading the truck, equipment and materials at night.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Valid driver’s license, no points, Class A, CDL Required with manual endorsement, valid and current FMSCA medical card.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Landscape Industry Certified Technician preferred but not required.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry

• Experience operating small/medium excavators, loaders, skid loaders.

• Able to operate saws, jumping jacks, plate compactors safely.

• High school graduate or college degree preferred but not required.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions.

• Ability to follow directions.

• Clear knowledge of the Peola Experience.

• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

• Time management skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices.

• Speak, read, and write English.

• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting.

Compensation:

• Pay starting at $20/Hr., pay based on experience and ability.

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Bonus Program