Douglas C. Brockett
Green Plains Design
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Dynamic Project Manager and Landscape Designer with extensive experience overseeing large-scale landscape projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Proven ability to enhance sales through innovative design solutions and effective client consultations while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, general contractors, and architects. Expertise in managing project schedules, financials, and safety regulations, combined with a results-driven approach that consistently meets or exceeds revenue targets. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a collaborative spirit that fosters teamwork and drives project success in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Commercial Sales Manager/Project Manager/Estimator/Superintendent
2 Years 3 Months- Created all commercial estimates. Developed contract documents, change order requests, and closeout documents to ensure project compliance. Managed projects, served as superintendent, and procured materials to support job execution. Generated sales totaling 2.85 million through effective customer engagement.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to maximize revenue growth across diverse market segments.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing promotional campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making and product positioning.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic sales initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to enhance customer retention and satisfaction.
Designer/Sales/Estimator
3 Years- Managed client relations. Design landscape plans and estimate. Led all commercial landscape project estimating for bid submittal. Managed plant procurement. Served as Site Superintendent for Cedar Creek Residential projects. Managed 4 residential installation crews from Fall of 2022 – Winter 2023. Total of 12 -14 staff. Scheduled and managed all daily work.
- Achieved $1.325 million in commercial sales.
- Commercial Sales to date: $1.325 million.
- Generated $1.75 million in team project sales as Main Estimator.
Project Manager/Installer
- Delivered landscaping services to clients at Vintage Lawn and Landscaping. Landscape Designer/ Estimator/ Project Manager/Installer.
- Led project planning and execution for diverse client initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Developed comprehensive project timelines and budgets, enhancing resource allocation and efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication across projects.
Operations/Project Manager
- Scheduled daily activities for landscape construction crews. Procured materials for various projects. Coordinated all subcontractors for project activities. Oversaw daily operations of the construction division. Oversaw $4.5 million in construction.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and communication.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives, resulting in reduced project timelines.
- Coordinated resource allocation and project scheduling, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Designer/Project Manager
- Handled initial sales contact, design, sales, and project management for $900,000.00.
- Designed landscape layouts that enhanced aesthetic appeal and functionality for diverse residential projects.
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom design solutions tailored to individual preferences and site conditions.
- Utilized industry-standard software to create detailed design plans and presentations for client approval.
General Contractor
2 Years- Various Landscape and House renovation projects in the cities of Atlanta, GA., Jupiter, FL. and Wilmington, NC.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to optimize workflow.
Interim Project Manager/ Superintendent
1 Year- Managed and supervised several commercial projects simultaneously. Coordinated all sub-contractors, in-house crews, and materials needed for production. Executed work in various areas including landscape, irrigation, masonry, concrete, wall construction, drainage, and site grading.
- Led project planning and execution for diverse landscaping initiatives, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to optimize resource allocation and enhance team productivity.
- Managed client communications, addressing inquiries and feedback to maintain strong relationships and service quality.
Sub-Contractor
13 Years- Providing services to many different companies in the areas of project management, custom installation services, landscape design, sales. Implementation of estimating and project tracking techniques. Introducing CAD design systems and skills. Developing my own independent design/build projects.
- Companies provided services to:
- Hemma Concrete and Pavers, project manager for commercial concrete installations. Marietta, Ga. 2009
- P.O.P.S Landscaping. Landscape Designer/Sales. Marietta, GA. 2010
- Goodman and Assoc. Landscape Designer/Project Manager. Marietta, GA. 2005-2008
- Charles Miller and Company. Landscape Designer/Sales/Installations Greensboro, GA. 2004-2005
- Vintage Lawn and Landscaping. Landscape Designer/ Estimator/ Project Manager/Installer. Atlanta, GA. 2008,2009, 2011, 2013-2015
- Allgood Outdoors. Landscape Designer/Sales/Installations/Project Management. Cumming, GA. 2001-2002,2004,2012
- Clarke and Company. Assistant Operations Manager. Franklin, NC. 2003
Education
Bachelor’s degree - landscape architecture
Skills
Project Management
Takeoff and Estimating
Material Procurement
Client relations
Cross-functional leadership
Team development
Project training
Conflict resolution
Proficient Auto CAD
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Hardscape design
Water feature design
Irrigation: Design and implementation.
Drainage design
Swimming Pools: Design
Estimating
Construction Techniques.
Training and mentoring
Certification
Eagle Scout 1982
Commercial Project Highlights
- Texas Tech University; Superintendent. Green Plains Design. (Lubbock, TX.) $970,000.00. Oversight all hardscape, landscape and Irrigation installations.
- TXDOT, Superintendent. Green Plains Design. (Pampa, TX.) $275,000.00, Oversight all landscape and irrigation installations.
- Superintendent/Senior project manager, Ebster Park/City Police Station. College Pro Landscaping. (Decatur Ga., 2014-2015) $475,000.00. Supervised all phases of irrigation, sod installation, planting and modular wall construction. Responsible for all daily job tracking and analysis. Materials procurement.
- Superintendent/Senior project manager, Encore at Clairmont. College Pro Landscaping (Atlanta, Ga., 2014-2015) $ 1.5 million dollars. High-end Multi-Family Housing Complex. Supervised all phases of grading, drainage, pool construction, hardscape (concrete, stone, and paver), irrigation, and planting installations. Sub-contractors’ coordination and scheduling. materials procurement
- Superintendent/project manager, Town Brookhaven. College Pro Landscaping. (Atlanta, Ga., 2014-2015) $ 550,000.00. High-end Multi-Family Housing Complex. Supervised all phases of grading, drainage, pool construction, hardscape (concrete, stone, and paver), irrigation, and planting installations. Sub-contractors’ coordination and scheduling. materials procurement.
- Assistant Superintendent/project manager, Cary Creek Development. Allgood Outdoors (Auburn, AL ,2012) $450,000.00 Entrance construction. Duties included cost tracking, materials procurement, and sub-contractor coordination. Water feature construction, stone wall construction, sign construction, irrigation, planting installations.
- Superintendent/project manager, Plaza Square North. Allgood Outdoors. Allgood Outdoors. (Chamblee, GA. 2012) $250,000.00 Office Building renovation. Duties included daily operations, materials procurement, sub-contractor coordination, concrete construction, fountain construction, irrigation and planting installation
- Superintendent, Tower at Phipps Plaza. Hemma Concrete (Atlanta, GA. .2009) $250,000.00 Duties included daily scheduling of crews, materials procurement, job tracking, sub-contractor scheduling. The scope of work included concrete flat work, curbs, walls.
- Superintendent, Decatur High School. Hemma Concrete. (Decatur, GA. .2009) $225,000.00 Duties included daily scheduling of crews, materials procurement, job tracking, sub-contractor scheduling. Scope of work included concrete flat work, curbs, walls, steps and paver installations.
- Assistant Project Manager, Little Tennessee River Greenway. Clark and Company. (Franklin, NC., 2003) Duties included daily crew coordination job tracking, on site management. Managed installation of Rain Gardens for storm water management and planting along greenway.
- Superintendent, Lake Oconee Golf Academy/Oconee Golf Course. Allgood Outdoors (Greensboro, GA. .2001) Water features construction $200,000.00. Duties included daily operations, crew management, equipment operation, site grading, water feature construction.
Residential Project Highlights
- Curtis Residence. Green Plains Design. Pampa, TX. $475,000.00 Residential Installation. Steel Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchen and Fireplace, Landscape and irrigation.
- Hildebrandt Residence. All Oregon Landscaping. Lake Oswego, Oregon 2018 Project Description: $150,000.00 renovation. Lead designer /Project Manager. Renovation of back yard. Poured concrete walls, patios, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, planting.
- Kearby Residence. All Oregon Landscaping. Hillsboro, Oregon. 2018 Project Description: $55,000.00 landscape installation. Lead Designer/Project Manager. New installation involving grading, driveway installation, Irrigation system and Planting.
- Renaissance Homes. All Oregon Landscaping. Lake Oswego, Oregon 2018 Lead Designer/Estimator/Project Manager for new homes constructed by Renaissance Homes. $550,000.00 in sales and construction oversite in 8-month period.
- Soss Residence. Vintage Lawn and Landscaping. Atlanta, Ga, 2014 Project description: $150,000.00 residential installation. Scope of work included overall design, modular wall and boulder wall construction. Storm water management system. Irrigation and planting installation. On-site project manager.
- Addkinson, Brookhaven, GA. Vintage Lawn and Landscaping. Atlanta, Ga. 2013 Project description: $60,000.00 Residential Installation. Lead Designer /Project Manager. Design work involved pool w/slide, storm water run-off and retention design, boulder walls and planting designs. Oversaw installation of project as an on-site superintendent.
- Merman Residence, Sandy Springs, GA. Will Goodman and Assoc. Sandy Springs, Ga. 2006 – 2007 Project description: $625,000.00 Residential Installation. Lead designer/Project Manager for High-end residential property. Scope of design involved the development of permit drawings for construction. Developed layout, grading and planting plan. Involved as firm’s project manager for owner with builder, pool contractor, and landscape contractor.
- Ballanger Residence, Atlanta, GA. Will Goodman and Assoc. Atlanta, Ga. 2006 – 2006 Project description: $350,000.00 Residential Landscape Installation. Lead designer for High-end residential property. Scope of design involved the development of permitting drawings for construction. Developed layout, grading and planting plan. Garage design, hardscape design, deck design and ironwork design. Involved as firm’s project manager for owner with builder, carpenter, ironwork contractor, and landscape contractor.
- Dozier Residence, Hartwell, GA. Hartwell, Ga. 2003-2003 Project description: $750,000.00. Project Manager/On-site Superintendent. Duties included daily operations, crew management, sub-contractor coordination, site grading, water feature construction, pool construction, paver and concrete installation.
Timeline
Commercial Sales Manager/Project Manager/Estimator/Superintendent
Green Plains Design
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Designer/Sales/Estimator
Krause Landscape Contractors
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Project Manager/Installer
Self-Employed Contractor
01.2020 - 01.2020Read More
Operations/Project Manager
Britton and Associates
01.2019 - 01.2019Read More
Designer/Project Manager
All Oregon Landscaping
01.2018 - 01.2018Read More
General Contractor
Self-Employed Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Interim Project Manager/ Superintendent
College Pro Landscaping
01.2014 - 01.2015Read More
Sub-Contractor
Self-Employed Contractor
01.2001 - 01.2014Read More
University of Georgia
Bachelor’s degree from landscape architecture
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