Job Description

Abbruzzese Brothers, Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual possessing the talent to not only design landscape and hardscape enhancement but can also execute the design with leading a team to complete the installation. This position is a working supervisor position.

• Client consultations: Meeting with clients to understand their vision, needs, and site constraints for their outdoor space. 
• Site analysis: Conducting on-site assessments to evaluate existing conditions like soil types, drainage, sunlight exposure, and topography. 
• Design development: Creating detailed landscape plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software, including plant selection, hardscaping features (patios, walkways, retaining walls), and grading plans. 
• Plant selection: Choosing appropriate plant species based on climate, maintenance requirements, aesthetic appeal, and ecological considerations. 
• Hardscape design: Designing elements like patios, walkways, decks, and retaining walls, considering materials, functionality, and visual integration with the overall landscape. 
• Budgeting and cost estimation: Preparing cost breakdowns for proposed landscape designs, including materials, labor, and potential maintenance costs. 
• Presentation and client approval: Presenting design concepts to clients, explaining design rationale, and addressing feedback to achieve final approval. 
• Project management: Overseeing the implementation of the design, including coordinating with contractors and ensuring project stays within budget and timeline. 

Require Skills & Qualifications:

• Understanding of design principles like color theory, balance, proportion, and scale. 
• Extensive knowledge about plant species, their growth habits, and suitability for the application. 
• Proficiency in CAD software for creating landscape plans and 3D renderings. 
• Ability to effectively communicate design ideas to clients and collaborate with other members of the team.
• Understanding of site conditions like soil types, drainage, and sunlight exposure. 
• Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to train, lead, and impart knowledge on crew members.
• Experience is a must for this position. 
• Salary will be based on level of expertise in the landscape field and ability to perform all aspects of the job that are required
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours as required, such as the occasional evening/weekend.
• Valid Driver's License (Required)

Responsibilities:

• This position offers the opportunity to work with crews and oversee a variety of projects including installation of landscape and hardscape projects. 
• Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard.
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day-to-day work activities of assigned crew.
• Operate various tools and equipment while supervising crews, including heavy equipment, dump trucks, skid loader, chainsaws, jackhammers, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, etc.
• Participate in all snow removal activities
• Read and interpret landscape drawings to help crews delegate/complete work activities.
• Check foreman paperwork and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including crew daily forms, time and materials summaries, etc
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned crews’ trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas.
• Communicate with customers and crews in a professional and courteous manner.
• Comfortable in working well with a team, as well as being an individual performer in a fast-paced office and in field environment.
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work.

Abbruzzese Brothers Inc. has been Central Ohio's leader in landscaping management for the past 35 years. We look forward to continuing that tradition of excellence for many years to come. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of property management services available in the industry. We are proud to offer landscape services, lawn care, plant installation and care, general property maintenance and snow removal services.

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