Special Projects Manager at Cagwin & Dorward A Corp in Martinez, California

Job Description:

Overview
Are you tired of looking for just another job and ready to build a lasting career? Since 1955, Cagwin & Dorward has been a leader in creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and providing customers with exceptional service.
We believe exceptional service begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees, promoting from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere throughout all branches of the company. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our team!
We value learning, respect, integrity, commitment, accountability, leadership, honor, courage, and results. If you have a high sense of urgency, are proactive, customer-focus, and professional and do what you say youre going to do, wed like to talk with you!

Responsible for assisting Landscape Maintenance Operation, Regional and Department Manager in their geographic area by filling in when a management vacancy occurs, training frontline and management personnel, estimating and performing sales activities, and completing special projects as determined essential by the Landscape Maintenance Department Manager or Chief Operating Officer. This position requires an individual who is very flexible, an effective problem solver who gets along well with customers and employees, and possesses strong horticultural and managerial skills. Special Project Manager lI works under the direction of the Landscape Maintenance Operation, Regional or Department Manager with a skill level equal to or exceeding Account Manager II. Customer service responsibilities include but are not limited to communicating with managers (both internal and external), performing project estimation and sales tasks, as well as customer site tours, surveys, and meetings.
Featured Responsibilities:

Leads multi-site portfolio operations and supports Regional Vice President in their geographic area by managing subcontractors and communicating landscape needs with account managers & customers. Requires an individual who is very flexible, an effective problem solver who gets along well with customers and employees, and possesses strong sales, estimating, and managerial skills.
Flexibility to prioritize and assess job assignments based upon Company needs as determined by Regional Vice President.Performs site visits on subcontracted sites outside the Bay Area, requiring overnight travel multiple days per month. Performs account management, extra work sales and estimation of new work.Completes special projects with minimal direction.