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POSITION PROFILE


POSITION TITLE:           Project Coordinator (Landscaping)
REPORTING TO:             President, Dave Dexter
LOCATION:                 Calistoga, CA 94515
OUR CLIENT:                   DEXTER estate landscapes

Website:  http://www.dexterestatelandscapes.com/

DEXTER estate landscapes is located at the north end of the Napa Valley and has been building fine gardens in Napa and Sonoma Counties since 1985. We are a landscape installation company; we do not design landscapes. We work closely with our landscape designers and subcontractors, to make sure that everyone has the same common goal: to deliver a world-class garden. Quality, attention to detail, and customer service are the founding principles behind our company. We are lucky to have worked with the best landscape architects in California, and the demands for exceptional work, clear communication and great results are our stock in trade and contribute to our strong industry reputation.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits.

Due to our continued, steady growth, DEXTER estate landscapes is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their diverse team of working professionals. The primary responsibilities of this position are project estimation, plant procurement and scope management.

This is a full-time position with benefits.

The position is listed here:  http://www.lockeandkey.com/jobs/JobOpenings/job_opening_172.php

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

New Project/ Plan Triage:
Plan take-offs and attend site visits.
Obtain pricing from vendors and communicate with site reps.
Format spreadsheets for all new proposals.
Prepare and send bid documents.
Brief appropriate site supervisor on the projects.

Plant Sourcing, Broker Relations:
Source plant orders and coordinate with site supervisors to schedule deliveries.
Track plant orders against plant lists/estimates.
Schedule layouts with supervisors and landscape architects.

Other Industry Relations:
Landscape Architects – communication during plant sourcing and layout phases, etc.
General Contractors – quick turn-around on change orders and extras estimates, scheduling material deliveries, site meetings, etc.
Subcontractors as needed – masons, truckers, grading contractors, etc.

Administrative:
Review all invoicing with a critical eye for accuracy.
Oversee change orders and update contracts accordingly.
Update monthly calendar with meetings, plant deliveries and layouts as needed.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree Required
5-7 years of increasingly responsible professional office experience, with at least two years in project coordination, project management, account management or similar position.
Highly proficient in the basic Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point). Dexter uses Office 365.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Good analytical and mathematical skills.
Organized, detail oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience using Google Docs, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Blue Beam software.
Construction/landscape related and/or project management experience.
Bi-lingual Spanish.

ATTRIBUTES/CAPABILITIES:
Excellent customer service attitude; personable.
Team player; offers solutions and takes direction well.
Good eye for graphic design.
Self-motivated problem-solver.
Strong work ethic.
Keeps composure under pressure.
Positive attitude to match the current Dexter team!

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s degree required.

REWARDS/BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:
Fun, positive office team with wonderful landscape projects.
Opportunity for career growth in a respected, long-standing, profitable company.
Competitive wages.
Bonus potential.
Benefits include: Medical and Dental plans.
Two weeks paid time off (PTO).
Retirement plan with company matching.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
To be considered for this opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to Lisa Locke with subject: Dexter.
Please do not send your resume to the client directly.

Lisa K. Locke
Locke and KEY Recruiting, Hiring and Consulting Services
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