Director of Horticultural Design & Operations

L7

edelweiss designMinneapolis, MNtoday
Job Description: Highly motivated, creative and resourceful individual to effectively partner with landscape architect, designers and installation staff to ensure the quality and integrity of company's landscape projects and horticultural practices. Scope of services include high end residential design/build projects and ongoing landscape enhancements. Services also extend to commercial properties, townhouse/condominium communities and associations. Responsibilities and Skill Requirements * Provide horticultural design solutions for new and existing projects and landscape enhancement contracts. * Collaborate with design team during design process and assist in implementation process. * Understand organization's annual deliverables, and develop and implement a maintenance work plan that is aligned with the company's strategic plan. * Provide weekly reports for the management team on the performance of the maintenance division. * Create and manage schedules for staff on weekly, monthly and quarterly time lines. * Forecast labor and materials usage per the budget or contract estimate. * Communicate and inform clientele on a regular basis regarding schedule, maintenance and design preferences. * Establish self as 'the plant expert" with staff and clients.
Education and Experience: * Two or Four year degree in the landscape horticulture discipline from an accredited college or university preferred. * 3 to 5 years "hand's on" experience encompassing multiple practices in this profession. * Competent in plant identification and conjugation to cultivar level. * Current MN Pesticide Applicator's license a plus along with other certifications pertinent to the industry. * In excellent physical condition and able to lift 50 pounds. * Strong interpersonal skills required when interacting with clients, staff, contractors and general public. PASSION PERSISTENCE AND PLANNING best describes the tools of the successful candidate.
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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Occupation

Landscape Architects

Industry

Landscaping Services

Posted

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