Operations Manager

Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services LLC•Bolingbrook, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Construction projects are completed on time and on budget, exactly as promised at or above the projected Gross Profit the job was originally estimated at. In addition, the “Scope of Work” is completed to the company standard and communicates professionally with all parties involved necessary. A Construction Operations Manager is a management position responsible for overseeing daily productivity of crews in the field, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. All employees are expected to carry out the company’s purpose and demonstrate our core values.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software programs
Must be able to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds consistently

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is preferred
8 years of landscape experience including 3 years as a supervisor/manager is preferred, but may be flexible based on other qualifications

Responsibilities

Train and strictly enforce all safety procedures and policies.
Ensure work is performed to the level of quality required to completely satisfy each customer.
Participate in the company’s Quality Control System.
Oversee training and certification activities.
Identify and work to improve lower performing crew leaders and crews.
Create capability within the crews through training, instruction, education, correction and follow-up.
Ensure that no crew is dispatched without job hours, a clear scope of work, and proper equipment.
Ensure all crews are working productively and consistent with the company’s Production System.
Ensure every crew has a plan that includes proper scope, proper sequence of tasks, the right number of people, the right personnel qualifications, training and certification for the job, the right equipment and work-hour targets.
Challenge the established job plans periodically and continuously improve the plans.
Create job plans for new jobs before the work begins.
Identify low performing jobs and re-plan the work to improve performance.
Develop crew schedules accounting for and optimizing job locations, equipment allocation, crew skills, customer preferences, most productive job timing, job hours.
Support the mechanic’s programs for Preventative Maintenance, repair procedures, safety and function inspections, and inventory systems.
Assist as appropriate in developing production cost estimates for new opportunities.
Act as a liaison between field operations and the administrative, customer service, and general management functions.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties as assigned.