Landscape Construction Superintendent

Founded in 2011, DCPS is a commercial property services contractor providing services to over 1,100 clients. DCPS leverages unparalleled customer service to be the leading, one-stop provider of commercial property services in Colorado. With multiple offices, more than 300 employees, and 7 divisions – Asphalt and Concrete, Waterproofing and Specialty Coatings, Roofing, Snow Removal and Parking Lot Sweeping, Landscaping, and Construction – DCPS provides specialized, integrated service solutions to commercial property owners and managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Landscape Installation

• Accurately installs project according to plans and budget
• Reviews, understands, and follows: blueprints, grading plans, irrigation plans, planting plans, construction drawings, proposals, and budgets
• Establishes grades/levels using a laser or zip level
• Consults with Project Manager(s), Construction Manager(s) and other stakeholders throughout project
• Provides high-level, white-glove customer service.
• Maintains a clean and tidy jobsite.

Quality Control

• Inspects all assigned projects while analyzing and resolving problems. Escalates major problems to assigned Project Manager
• Oversees production of assigned projects, ensuring each project is kept on schedule and on budget
• Communicates project updates, progress, and issues to Project & Construction Manager(s) promptly for each project
• Visits worksites daily and meets with Foreman to capture project updates and assist with project when necessary
• Assists with oversight of subcontractors to ensure quality of work and timely, accurate completion of projects
• Works cohesively with Project Manager(s), Construction Manager(s) and other stakeholders to continually evaluate and improve procedures
• Assists with material and equipment mobilization to job sites
• Interfaces with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of job materials

Training, Development, and Safety

• Identifies training needs for front line crew members
• Ensures that all safety and DCPS standards are followed. Acts on and reports unsafe conditions promptly.
• Evaluates employee safety data promoting safe work practices and conditions, ensuring employees attend weekly safety meetings
• Conducts weekly truck and trailer inventories with assigned crews
• Ensures equipment and tools are properly maintained.
• Evaluates equipment utilization and recommends future equipment and tool purchases

Project and Crew Management

• Manages front line crews ensuring adherence to budgets
• Consults with Project Manager(s), Construction Manager(s) and other stakeholders to develop action plans
• Manages equipment utilization on projects, equipment storage, maintenance, and security
• Ensures that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications within budget and on schedule
• Fosters and champions DCPS’s Core Values on a daily basis
• Actively participates in required weekly meetings and one on ones as needed
• Ensures job preparations are made for next day’s work
• Provides performance feedback of assigned crews to Construction Manager(s)
• Assists Construction Manager(s) with onsite coaching, evaluating, and training front line crews in landscape construction best practices

Time Management

• Reports hours and project progress via designated channels
• Maintains accurate and daily time keeping via timekeeping software
• Accurately report timecards to internal stakeholders on a daily basis
• Manages crew to ensure projects stay within assigned hours budget

Snow Crew

• Maintains 24-hour on call status during snow season
• Properly operates snow removal equipment
• Plows, shovels, blows and apply ice melt in designated areas as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Construction, or related field of study; 8 years of combined education and experience in lieu of degree
• Able to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite (Create and edit documents in Word, write and respond to emails in Outlook, edit and update Excel worksheets)
• Familiarity with construction software and job packs (Enter and review timecards, production reporting, forecasting, manage subcontractors and materials)
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Able to understand and speak Spanish (preferred)
• Able to read and interpret construction plans, job packs, and verbal instructions
• OSHA 10 preferred

Able to perform all aspects of landscape, hardscape, and irrigation construction

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per day).
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas, including rooftops at heights of 20+ feet.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed to inspect work and assist crews.
• Ability to maintain balance and stability while working on sloped or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Ability to use hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and equipment.
• Sufficient visual acuity to inspect roofing systems, identify defects, and read plans or documents.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a noisy construction environment.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including fall protection gear.

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401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Short Term Disability

• Flex/Unlimited PTO