Assistant Project Manager in Jacksonville, Florida at Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Jacksonville, FL, United States

Job Category: Landscape Installation

State: Florida

City: Jacksonville

Description

Assistant Project Manager

General Description

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape Landscape Construction and management company, a family-owned and employee-owned business, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD, with operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Responsibilities:

• Manage large or specialty Landscape Construction projects including preparation with submittals, RFI's, and change orders
• Managing communication with sub-contractors and onsite customers
• Overseeing projects through the warranty period
• Implementing projects while reporting weekly/monthly billing
• Assisting with collecting receivables
• Building relationships with architects, vendors, and clientele
• Coordinate with operations and internal management teams
• Scheduling manpower and equipment resources
• Assist the Project Manager with monthly financial closeout

Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Landscape Construction background and/or experience
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, Landscape Construction details, and specification
• Ability to negotiate price, terms, and schedule with vendors and customers
• Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers, vendors, and customers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting

What we provide:

• Competitive salary
• On-the-job training
• Paid Time off
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.