Director of Landscape Construction

Southern Botanical Inc.

The Director of Landscape Construction (DLC) has ultimate management responsibility for this profit center producing $16M in revenue. The DLC reports to Director of Operations and is responsible for developing a management team to carry out the responsibilities and objectives of the department including designers, business developers, estimators, project managers, project engineers, project superintendents, contract administrators, frontline, etc. The DLC must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of landscape construction operations including: customer service, accounting, budgeting, strategic planning, business development, estimating, information technology (IT), production, human resources, finance, and administration. The DLC must display the leadership capability to manage his/her team on a daily basis while creating a professional and pleasant company atmosphere. The DLC must coexist with other department/branch managers requiring sharing of resources and facilities.

The DLC must possess the following skill set and educational background:

Displays mature leadership qualities and is a high-performance individual capable of building and maintaining a high-performance team.

Displays an understanding of the business systems necessary to run the department.

Places a high value on the free enterprise system and entrepreneurialism in general.

Minimum of five years’ experience in the Construction Industry.

Bachelor’s degree preferably in construction management, business administration or within the Green Industry.

Possesses a valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy.

Proficient in both oral and written communications.

Demonstrates complete belief in the Southern Botanical values

Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, budgeting, general information technology (IT) use, Quick Books, and/or accounting system.

Proficient in typing and capable of typing 40 WPM with fewer than three mistakes.

Able to build a high-performance internal company team that requires minimal supervision, while maintaining a professional atmosphere of cooperation and professionalism.

Able to build and effectively network with an external company team to include: Contractors, Subcontractors, CPAs, attorneys, bankers, consultants, peers, professional associations, educators, etc.

Able to assess investment risks from a cost-benefit analysis perspective.

Able to analyze business threats and opportunities and take appropriate action.

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