What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Assistant Superintendent ($70,000 - $90,000+) position at Northwest Landscape Services?
Northwest Landscape Services
Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in five states across the central and western United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy.
NLS is experiencing tremendous growth and we are currently seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our growing team!
- Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 determined on experience
- We are offering a $2,000 Signing Bonus for this opportunity!
Nature of Work:
The Assistant Superintendent works with the project management team to efficiently build new landscape projects through trained crews, material management, and equipment. In addition, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the cleanliness of a job site, safety, labor tracking, timekeeping, training, retention of employees and job performance.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Study drawings, specs, revisions, budget, worksheets and submittal package
- Complete material take-offs
- Meet with estimator and project manager to discuss job, questions and change orders
- Assist with preparing monthly progress payment requests
- Ensure safety meetings, policies and procedures are being followed by all field employees
- Assist crew(s) - labor, bring materials or equipment as needed
- Evaluate progress against budget and worksheets
- Maintain adequate crew size for job's needs
- Work with architect, general contractor, owner to resolve changes in scope of work
- Manage subcontractors – includes schedule, submittals, billings, safety
- Work with project manager to 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 negotiation
- Ensure safety on every project by enforcing safety training and meetings, as well as consistently monitor job sites for potential safety hazards
- Constantly promote and encourage adherence to company policies and best practices
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, or related field or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements.
- At least 3 years related work experience
- Construction or landscape installation services experience required
- General plant, irrigation, construction and drainage knowledge
- General knowledge of material and labor costs
- Supervisor experience preferred
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver license issued by the state in where employed
Specialized Skills
- 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 constructions plans/drawings
- Experience working the commercial property managers, vendors, consultants and architects a plus
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines
- Organizational skills
- Intermediate to advanced understanding 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 Spanish a plus
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- 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
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Work Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- 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
Total Rewards
At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:
- The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
- Company Provided Life/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 3 Days Paid Bereavement
- 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
- Employee Equity Program
- Paid Time Off Starting at 2 weeks per year
- Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
- Take Home Vehicle
- On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
- Referral Bonuses Programs
- Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
- Education Assistance
- Best-in-Class Learning Management System
- Career Advancement Opportunities
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.
Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000
Northwest Landscape Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.
Northwest Landscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redmond, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- landscape installation: 3 years (Required)
- landscape construction: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000