Regional Manager - Maintenance

At ESP Landscapers

Outline of job role and purpose

ESP Landscapers is looking for a dynamic & highly professional Regional Manager - Maintenance to join the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To lead the Maintenance Department in the region within ESP LANDSCAPERS towards increasing the current market while generating new business ventures under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Promote sales of ESP services that will benefit the customers & stakeholders and to establish credibility through communication in a manner that will optimize market share, improve efficiency, help achieve mission and goals and result in outstanding customer service.
• Responsible for managing all operational aspects of the assigned region which comprise of maintenance of various projects in the residential, hospitality, commercial, public infrastructure, and domestic fields amongst others.
• Keep a strong working relationship with existing clients in order to secure current and future contracts.
• Planning of tasks and ensuring with subordinate employees that resources, machinery, and supplies are managed as per allowable.
• Reporting on operational or financial issues observed on site.
• Conduct quality control checks and progress of works through regular site visits.
• Oversee preparation of budget for the region, monitor/ control monthly progress and Budget vs Actual and report on variances.
• Responsible for preparation of tenders/ quotes and ensuring that they are sent to clients within deadlines.
• Oversee in defining resource requirements to adequately man the new contracts that will be implemented.
• Preparation of a yearly procurement schedule for his region, manage and approve procurement of new supplies and ensure that all sites are fully equipped as per contract.
• Analysing of fleet consumption and itinerary and oversee efficiently the fleet of machinery.
• Create a close relationship with HR Executive for any HR/ Payroll issues.
• Ensure regular follow up of debtors, invoicing and follow up of additional work.
• Implement KPIs for improved operational efficiency.
• Ensure that subordinate employees follow proper Safety and Health procedures at the workplace

Qualification, Skills & Experience: 

• • Holder of an MBA or degree in related field.
  • At least ten years of working experience
  • Fully conversant with MS Office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, ACAD).
  • Knowledge of plant species used in landscaping industry.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Good leadership and Management skills, Business communications skills and problem-solving skills coupled with a high level of integrity
  • The ability to organise, prioritise, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and French
  • Dynamic, focused, and reliable person.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to operate with the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary 

• Salary will be negotiable based on qualification & experience.