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About Franz Witte

Franz Witte is a three-department company with divisions in landscape construction, commercial landscape maintenance, and garden center retail. With over 200 employees, we have been building and maintaining distinctive, reputable, and exceptional landscapes in Idaho since 1971. If you are a purpose-driven team player with a tenacity to learn, apply to become part of the flock today.

Position Summary

The Project Manager/Salesperson role at Franz Witte Landscape Contracting Inc, is integral to achieving success in the Installation (Construction) department and will be responsible for acting as the primary point of communication and coordination for clients throughout the duration of their landscape project. This role ensures that the client receives clear information, timely updates, and consistent support from initial consultation through project completion.

What You'll Do:

• Client Communication & Support
  • Serve as the client's main resource for all project-related questions, updates and expectations.
  • Maintain proactive, timely communication regarding schedules, changes, milestones and next steps
  • Ensure clients have a clear understanding of project scope, timelines and progress
  • Upon completion of the project, ensure closeout documents are delivered and reviewed with client
• Project Coordination
  • Responsible for the smooth transitions of projects from design, through the sales process to production handoff for execution
  • Communicate material selections, design intent and scope details to production teams timely to meet project timelines and schedule
  • Track Project progress and ensure alignment with approved plans and Franz witte quality standards are being met.
  • Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of project decisions, changes and communications
  • Ensure progress billing milestones are identified, generated and collected if needed
  • Subcontractor management
• Site Oversight & Quality
  • Perform regular site visits to observe work, confirm quality meets Franz Witte Standards and to address client concerns
  • Identify issues early and coordinate timely resolutions with the appropriate teams
  • Communicate upcoming schedule details so clients understand what to expect throughout the entire building process
• Scope & Documentation Management
  • Assist with the preparation and refinement of scopes of work, proposal, and adjustments as needed
  • Manage revisions and change orders clearly and promptly
  • Provide supporting details to ensure consistency between design intent, work performed, and client expectations
• Internal Collaboration
  • Communicate clearly with production team, designers, and estimator to deliver the Franz Witte client experience standard
  • Support pre-construction planning to confirm readiness for mobilization
  • Participate in team discussions to improve workflow and client experience
• Support Snow Removal Services during winter season
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Skills:

• Good communication skills; effectively communicate in English verbally and written
• Proficiency with computer software; MS365 applications, AutoCAD, Landscape industry business management software (LMN, Aspire, etc.)
• Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Traits we're seeking:

• Promptness: responds quickly, meets deadlines, and stays ahead of client needs
• Clarity: communicates timelines, expectations, and changes with confidence
• Integrity: follows through on commitments and owns the client experience
• Service-Driven-Mindset: consistently prioritizes client needs and project transparency
• Leadership: guides projects and relationships with purpose and accountability
• Resourcefulness: anticipates challenges and provides well developed solutions

Experience Preferred: 2-years' experience in landscape construction installation or equivalent, familiarity with local codes and regulations preferred

Education: High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's or bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management or related field preferred.

Benefits Offered:  Medical, STD, Life, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Care, EAP, 401K, 529 Education Plan as a direct deposit, Paid Time Off, and Company Discounts.