Landscape Construction Department Manager

Caribbean Landscape Ltd.
Nassau, The Bahamas

General Job Description:


The Landscape Construction Department Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the landscape construction division, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. This role leads department personnel, manages active projects, drives operational efficiency, and collaborates with the General Manager to achieve company goals.

Working Hours: 7:00AM - 5:00PM or as required


Main Responsibilities


Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and manage accountability for managers, foremen, and field staff

  • Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with direct reports

  • Host weekly department meetings

  • Foster positive work culture and promote team development with HR & Training Career Coach

  • Conduct regular performance reviews and address personnel issues

Company Leadership

  • Participate in leadership meetings to provide strategic input and resolve high-level issues


Project Management

  • Oversee bidding, planning, scheduling, and execution of landscape construction projects

  • Ensure project completion aligns with schedule, budget, and quality standards

  • Coordinate with design, procurement, and maintenance departments to ensure seamless project delivery


Budget & Financial Management

  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets, including forecasting and financial reporting

  • Monitor project costs and implement profitability strategies

  • Approve purchases and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement

  • Track installation KPIs: Estimated vs. Actual Hours, Materials, Subcontractor Costs

  • Participate in monthly financial reviews for both company and department


Client Relations

  • Serve as primary contact for clients on construction projects

  • Maintain strong client relationships and address concerns promptly

 

Quality Assurance & Safety

  • Establish and enforce quality standards

  • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and safety protocols

  • Promote a safety-focused culture within the department


Operational Efficiency

  • Develop and implement SOPs and process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability

  • Ensure accurate project documentation (contracts, change orders, permits, etc.)


Strategic Planning

  • Contribute to company strategic planning and pursue department growth opportunities

  • Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices


Software Utilization

  • Aspire

  • Buildertrend

  • LMN

  • Bluebeam

  • Microsoft Suite (PPT, Excel, Word, Project)


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

  • Minimum 5–7 years of landscape construction experience, with at least 5 years in management

  • Proven success managing large-scale landscape projects

  • Strong leadership, project management, and budgeting skills

  • In-depth knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and safety standards

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam, and project management software (Aspire a plus)

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites

  • Landscape Industry Certifications (LIC) or equivalent are a plus


List of Applicable Language Expectations:

  • ENGLISH