Account Manager and Estimator Landscape Construction - Monrovia, United States - WJ LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC

WJ LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC

Verified Company

Monrovia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

WJ Landscape Maintenance, Inc, is a professional landscape firm that builds and maintains the highest quality and luxury residential landscapes in the Greater Los Angeles and Santa Barbara County areas.

Our teams are passionate about their work, dedicated to the landscape profession, and most importantly committed to our clients.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate and experienced professionals to help drive our business growth and manage our teams for greater success.

Position Overview

As member of the Administrative Team reporting to the Vice-President and President, the Account Manager/Estimator

Construction

will work closely with the President to develop and estimate new projects, manage existing construction projects, communicate constantly and effectively with the Assistant Manager

Construction and Production Manager
Construction

, and liaise with vendors and third-party contractors related to the project.

This position will hold a crucial role in our team as it will serve as the main conduit of communication between the President, Clients, and internal staff on anything related to current and future construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Estimate new construction projects and manage sales and upgrades on existing projects
Maintain consistent client communication with project updates, issues, and tracking progress
Liaise and manage construction subcontractors, vendors, and partners
Manage all aspects of project entitlements and permitting
Strategically plan and continuously review the efficiency of each project
Manage and maintain project profitability
Communicate, document, and manage project change orders
Train field and administrative staff on new landscape construction products and methods
Supervise, coach, and discipline all construction field staff, including Assistant Manager
Construction and Production Manager
Construction
Achieve construction goals and oversee project benchmarks
Proactively utilize Aspire as a tool to develop business processes and enhance utilization of the software
Analyze Aspire reports daily for individual projects and the overall construction division
Become intimately knowledgeable about each client, contract, and project
Identify issues, prioritize needs, and oversee business functions, including field operations and office administration
Understand and master Aspire to support the business across all departments and functions, especially related to construction projects and crew management
Directly oversee the performance of the Assistant Manager
Construction

and the Production Manager

Construction
Drive productivity and efficiency improvements
Be flexible with work schedule

Skills and Requirements

Minimum of two years of administrative experience supporting executives in a corporate environment
Handson field experience with project management, project estimation, and landscape construction
Understanding of client expectations and ability to build relationships
Knowledge of construction and landscape service needs, with a focus on quality
Excellent computer proficiency in both Mac & Windows environments, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft 365, and ability to master other software
Familiarity with Aspire or ability to master it within 3 months
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly with clear communication to all interested parties
Comfortable in fastpaced environments
Exceptional organizational and followthru skills
Ability to work on many projects simultaneously
Excellent and professional interpersonal and phone skills

Compensation - Based on Experience, paid weekly - Salaried

Benefits - Paid vacation and paid holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

We are a drug free workplace and require satisfactory background screening.