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Overview: The Irrigation Manager (IM) leads the irrigation process from estimate through handoff to maintenance. The IM leads crews and assures that all irrigation installations and designs meet and/or exceed the company expectations, through proper scheduling of materials, deliveries, crews, and coordination with softscape manager. Training and development of crew leaders is critical part of this role to continually improve quality and proficiency of crews.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design and Estimate
Review potential jobs in estimating with estimator
Determine job specific requirements and client needs for the irrigation system and send out for design
Finalize design by making site specific and client adjustments. Provide adequate analysis of run times, gallons used per day/ week/ month, season etc.
Provide the estimating department with accurate bid information, materials, hours etc.
Review design and estimate with project manager before work begins on project
Project manager is responsible for obtaining and communicating required information to completing the job, before installation, i.e. job sequencing, well vs domestic supply, point of connection, power, clock location, clock type, special request, temp. irrigation, hose bibs, etc.
Ordering materials
Materials should be ordered specifically for each job, 1-2 weeks ahead
Commonly used parts should be stocked in trailer in yard.
Scheduling
Actively communicate with Operations Team to Schedule crews a minimum of 2 weeks out
Daily and weekly coordination with production manager to fine tune schedule
Changes/delays/concerns to schedule need to be communicated to production manager no later than 1pm daily
Every job should be visited prior to crew arrival. (Remote job site managers will need to submit pictures of current conditions to irrigation manager and production manager)
Review schedule and job sequencing with Lighting Manager. Pull pipes, mark sleeves, run wires as needed
Manager is responsible for the logistics of "splitting" crew as needed
Manager is required to allocate his time appropriately to fulfill all responsibilities
Installation
Responsible for proper installation of irrigation design, making "in-field" adjustments as necessary
Installations must meet all state and federal standards
Coordinate with project plumber for proper backflow connection
Ensure all materials and equipment are procured and delivered to site prior to starting job
Ensure crew and all crew members are productive and hours are within budget and captured in Aspire
Reporting projected hours (over/under) to PM and Production Manager during construction
As-Builts
Accurate as-builts and zone charts are required to be submitted to PM and Maintenance Team no later than 1 week of completion
As-builts should be completed in Adobe, Cad, Blue Beam, etc.
As-builts and zone charts to be provided to Account Manager and a site walk through is required
Handoff / Service / Follow up
Ensure proper system walkthrough and delivery to maintenance team upon conversion to Account Manager
Systems should be checked periodically, communicating with Account Managers, Project Managers, Production Managers to ensure the clock is programed as needed for a successful landscape
Safety: Enforce RP Marzilli's Safety Program and maintain a Clean Job Site. Promote a climate that emphasizes the importance of complying with all safety measures and requirements.
Proper use of PPE (Safety Glass, Ear Protection, Hard Hats, Gloves, Hi Vis Clothing).
Daily clean-up to prevent hazards and injuries.
Ensure all equipment is operated, maintained, and cleaned per best practices.
Confirm all personnel using any equipment are properly trained, supervised, and certified if required.
Understand RP Marzilli's reporting protocols and report accidents as required.