Construction Project Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - Kindret Landscaping Inc.

Kindret Landscaping Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Kindret Landscaping is a Winnipeg-based Landscape Design/Build & Maintenance company. We are an award-winning, team-oriented, full-spectrum landscaping operation. Our services include commercial & residential landscape design and construction, year-round maintenance, and snow removal in the winter months.

As a result of continued growth and demand, we are currently seeking the services of an experienced full-time Designer/Project Manager to join our team.

The position available is full-time, year-round.

Position Overview

The Designer/Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of coordinating and managing Kindret Landscaping's ongoing landscape projects for residential and commercial customers.

This is a multi-faceted position that requires the ability to work in and out of the office including site visits, compile weekly work schedules, Job Costing, effectively organize and manage crews to complete work on time, manage sub-trades, and ensure quality and safety are maintained at all times.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage all landscape installations.
Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and in line with customer expectations for quality and service.
Coordinate all aspects of supplies & equipment for designated jobs
Manage job costing and receipts. Notify office manager on payments due
Prepare estimates/quotes for bids on future projects
Assist crews and provide solutions to problems or issues that may occur
Manage/oversee quality control and progress
Effectively deal with customer complaints

Directing projects in a tactful and ethical manner, ensuring efficiency in completion of projects, quality workmanship, safe work practices and work sites, coaching and support for crew members, and respect for customer property.

Solve problems encountered with the day-to-day operations of the company, including but not limited to physical challenges on the worksite, subcontractor scheduling conflicts, delayed materials and supplies, and rescheduling of project plans and activities due to inclement weather.

Assist with snow removal management in winter months

Required Skills / Qualifications / Personal Characteristics

Minimum of 5 years experience in construction or design, preferably landscaping
Strong understanding of the equipment used in landscaping projects (ex. bobcat, skid steers, excavators)

- horticultural experience, plant identification & turf knowledge will be considered an asset

Education and certifications are an asset.
Management skills ability to effectively schedule, coach, direct, and support work crews
Exceptional Time management skills task prioritizing, scheduling of crews and subtrades, planning for unexpected events (weather, unforeseen physical obstacles, etc.)
Ability to lead and manage independently, demonstrate integrity on properties, obtain and maintain respect from work crews (employees and subtrades) as well as customers
Knowledge of local/regional climate, land composition, and geography
Computer skills (Auto-Cad, Vectorworks, Dynascape, Windows, MS Office, ability to learn industryspecific programs)
Strong team orientation ("That's not my job" is not an acceptable statement or mindset in our team environment) Positive attitude
Entrepreneurial attitude and general appreciation for small business operations

Work Details

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40+ hours per week. Incidental evening and/or weekend hours will be required depending on company needs and weather. In the event of workdays being canceled by the weather, it is understood that the project manager uses this as a day to get ahead with planning, current issues, paperwork, etc. More hours are expected in the summer months as opposed to winter. 3 weeks vacation (15 business days).

Compensation

Benefits Package: