Project Manager, Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Soar365 • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR365. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you! A little about us: We are SOAR365! Our programs and services have always been designed for individuals and families who are coping with the daily real-world challenges of living with a disability. To that end, we've continually added more ambitious and thoughtful programs over the past 65 years. And, today our services have a profound impact on more than 1,300 people and their families. A Day in the Life of: As a member of our team, you will serve as the primary responsible party for day-to-day operations of Grounds Maintenance Operations at Defense Supply Center Richmond. Your people skills will come in handy and will help you to maintain fantastic professional relationships with your fellow team members and those that we serve. You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it. PURPOSE: Provides the Agency with complete and professional oversight of the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Grounds Maintenance contract. DESCRIPTION: Full time employment for individual who serves as the primary responsible party for day-to-day operations of Grounds Maintenance Operations at Defense Supply Center Richmond. Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 7AM - 3PM

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational/scheduling skills.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new technology.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and implement a budget.
• Strong working knowledge of horticulture, grounds maintenance and landscaping industry standards.
• DMV record insurable at normal rates.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• High school graduate
• Five years management or supervisory experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and horticulture.

Nice To Haves

• college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement work schedules to provide timely completion of tasks with high quality results and standard cost.
• Promptly notifies the Director of Operations of any changes or exceptions.
• Monitors operational budget to ensure targets for revenue and profit are met.
• Maintains control of expenses and makes adjustments as needed.
• Supervision of work force to ensure compliance with proper methods, the Performance Work Statement, and agency standards.
• Works closely with Crew Leaders and the Director of Operations to monitor and track trends and unusual situations and makes adjustments as needed.
• Uses quality assurance software to monitor performance and efficiency.
• Requisition and purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment. (Must have management approval for purchases over $3,000.)
• Tracks usage of supplies, materials, and equipment and maintains accurate inventories.
• Responsible for staff development.
• Identifies the types of training needed and provides training in a variety of formats.
• Completes all assignments related to program objectives.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Employee Performance Reviews – reviews staff performance and compensation promptly when due.
• Continuously reviews manpower requirements and advises the Director when there is a need to recruit additional personnel.
• Oversees and is responsible for ensuring that all equipment and vehicles are maintained properly, and preventative maintenance schedules are implemented according to manufacturer specifications.
• Adheres to all agency policies related to safety, discrimination and sexual harassment, HIPAA and the Agency's Human Rights Plan.
• Effectively utilizes volunteers/interns in the business unit to achieve the mission of the organization.
• Other duties as needed.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, (Salary Exempt)
• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, flexible spending account, 403(b) +match, life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition, to name a few.
• EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Reasonable Accommodations
• SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED