Field Manager

The Landscape Workshop Field Manager is responsible for managing labor and material in the field to complete assigned services and product delivery. He/she must have good people skills to work with their team, other field managers, account managers and clients to see that the overall goals of the clients and the branch are met. These objectives require that the field manager must be able to communicate effectively, and must have strong organizational and time-management skills; the ability to follow directions; and good record-keeping skills to manage time and materials. 

In addition, field managers must develop the people that report to them. Success in this position is indicated by jobs in which contracts are renewed, jobs completed in the budgeted hours and low turnover of high-quality lead and crew personnel. This position must cooperate with other field managers and enhancement field managers.

Mechanical skills are necessary to make simple repairs. 

The Field Manager is also responsible for safely and efficiently producing quality landscape service meeting or exceeding the expectations of Landscape Workshop and our clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Develop a clear understanding of the values and customer value proposition by which the

company operates, the short-and long-term goals of the branch and the financial position of

the branch.

·        Get to know your people in an effort to help them develop within the company. Set goals with

them and monitor their progress through timely formal and informal evaluations.

·        Be an active part of our training process by attending or conducting certification training

sessions on a regular basis.

·        Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned projects / activities.

·        Develop a clear understanding of the hourly and cost budgets for each of your jobs. Monitor

by reviewing job hours, reports and job costs regularly and taking action as needed.

Communicate budget hours to assistants and crew members.

·        Develop a good relationship with the client on every job.

·        Monitor quality of work and be proactive in bringing issues to the customer’s attention by

inspecting the job prior to the end of each service.

·        Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order and ensure the proper use

and operation of all safety related requirements for each.