Construction Supervisor

KGK and Company is a full-service landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance provider to residences and businesses across Northeast Ohio. Construction Supervisor manages construction installations on residential and commercial properties for new and existing clients. Three + years’ experience in landscape construction industry or related landscape position is required. The position will be full time, anywhere from 40 – 50 hours per week based on KGK’s need.

Primary Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Experience and Education:
Experience with or around professional landscape construction settings or construction companies is required. No high school or college degree is required.

Exceptional Professional Skills:
Reliable communication skills with clients and staff, both verbal and written; a proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service; ability to make and meet deadlines; excellent organizational skills, multitasking efficiency, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; paperwork accuracy and effectiveness; collaborative team mentality (with internal and external staff); deals well and builds upon existing/future clientele, vendors, business partners, and employees (internal and external); critical thinker, problem solver, and ability to learn new skills; ability to work independently with occasional supervision.

Technical Skills:
Essential: Valid Drivers license, clean driving record, ability to lift 50 lbs, ability to bend and stoop, willingness to stay off cell phone unless there is an emergency, follow directions closely and multi-task, ability to learn and follow safety guidelines, tracking and reporting materials accurately, ability to work in all weather and temperature conditions, interacting with clients and representing KGK in a professional manner.

Primary Job Functions:

Construction Installations:
As a Construction Supervisor, you will oversee and perform the installation of construction projects for both residential and commercial properties. Construction Supervisors are expected to perform and execute responsibilities laid out in work orders and detailed construction documents as they relate to patios, walls, drainage installations, outdoor living spaces, firepits, bar and kitchens, hardscapes, grading, landscape installations, lawn installation, lighting, and maintenance duties. Construction Supervisors are able to operate mini-excavators and skid-steer loaders, plan for the project accordingly, and run their own crew. It is the responsibility of the Construction Supervisor to:

  • Oversees and works on the installation of construction projects, both residential and commercial
  • Responsible for construction and hardscape tasks such as demolition, excavation, drainage, patio preparation and installation, working with natural stone and manage made materials
  • Manages and leads in the installation of construction features
  • Coordinating and managing subcontractors including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.
  • Ability to work in all weather and temperature conditions
  • Interacting with clients and representing KGK in a professional manner
  • Mentors and trains new laborers

Administration:
Track all time and activities under client using the mobile application, Quickbooks time, for both yourself as well as any laborers on a daily basis. Take photos at properties daily and attach to Quickbooks time along with comprehensive notes of what was completed or not completed during your visit. Turn in all completed work order, receipts, packing tickets, etc. to office within 24 hours of completion. Proper planning to ensure that your crew has the appropriate number of people on a daily basis to do the work that is scheduled for the day, and work directly with Operations Director to obtain the labor when needed.

Crew Management:
Supervisor will be responsible for training new and existing laborers as necessary and will serve as point of contact for their assigned projects. Manage all paperwork, work orders, and time tracking of self and crew.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
Supervisor assists in maintaining the tools, equipment, and vehicles for landscape and maintenance teams. Supervisor assists office staff of any additional services that may be needed for any client. Supervisor assists in training new landscape and maintenance laborers. Supervisor assists in helping other landscape and maintenance crews as time allows and needs arise. Supervisor assists office in analyzing data from past project for future designs and contracts. Barn housekeeping, organization, and inventory.

We Offer:

Benefits:
Time and 1/2 for any overtime hours, health insurance, competitive paid time off , 401k match employee contributed up to 3%, all tools, supplies, and equipment, holiday parties and employee events.