Nicholas Gooch
Dahlonega,GA
Summary
Dedicated landscaper with extensive experience in landscape maintenance and project management. Effectively leads cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery while maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
install project manager
deep roots
Dahlonega, GA
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Helped cross-functional teams deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines at the same time.
- Built project plans covering tasks, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
- Created and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Planned, scheduled, and tracked project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Tracked project progress and updated plans to reflect changing circumstances and ensure alignment with objectives.
- Monitored progress across each project to support timely delivery of deliverables and quality standards.
- Identified project risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on timelines and budgets.
- Worked with vendors to support timely delivery of materials and services.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants, and contractors.
- Worked with senior management on long-term strategic planning for projects in development or execution stages.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Adjusted project scope and costs, applying change management processes to maintain current and accurate project plans.
Foreman/project manager
BrightView Landscape
Johns Creek, GA
2017.03 - 2020.01
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Verified job site materials and equipment against project details to ensure readiness.
- Inspected job site parts and equipment regularly to ensure functionality.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain a high level of job site safety.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation for efficiency.
- Estimated time, employee expenses and material costs for projects.
- Directed the initial estimate and the final quality check and delivery.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skill set.
- Documented job supplies, parts, equipment used, and tracked employee hours worked.
- Led site inspections to guarantee adherence to quality standards.
- Reported project progress and site issues to supervisors, facilitating timely resolutions.
- Trained new team members on safety procedures and equipment use.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members in prevention measures, reducing injuries.
- Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine the number of crew members needed to complete the job.
- Communicated with employees to establish high standards and proactively address issues.
- Kept the production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Diagnosed and corrected equipment and machinery malfunctions.
- Supervised daily landscaping operations and crew activities.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Resolved crew conflicts and facilitated a positive work environment.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
Foreman/Project Manager
mcbrayer landscapes
Cumming, GA
2014.01 - 2016.02
- Delegated daily responsibilities to team members, promoting efficient workflow. to team members to improve group productivity.
- Directed team contributions through project completion to improve operations.
- Monitored project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Helped develop and apply strategies to improve team performance, process flow, and results.
- Addressed employee issues, complaints, and clarification requests to keep projects moving.
- Resolved crew disagreements promptly, maintaining project momentum. by addressing issues quickly and mediating conflicts.
- Trained newly hired crew members on specific job roles.
- Inspected job site for cleanliness and safety following every shift. cleanliness, organization, and safety after each shift.
- Followed safety protocols and manufacturer instructions when operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Followed safety mandates and OSHA restrictions while using strong leadership practices.
- Maintained quality control and contract compliance for new equipment and system installations.
- Supported employees across diverse job duties to ensure smooth project phases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lumpkin County High School
Dahlonega, GA2013-01
Some College (No Degree) -
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GASkills
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Budgeting
- Contract management
- Risk assessment
- Scheduling
- Site management
- Team leadership
- Delegation
- Performance evaluation
- Quality control
- Site organization
- Cultivating soil
- Structural project implementation
- Landscape maintenance
- Project design
- Aesthetic project planning
- Irrigation installs
- Power equipment operation
- Maintaining equipment
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Using hand tools
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Weeding and edging
- Cultivating soil
- Pruning and trimming
- Safety compliance
- Worksite safety
- Contract management
- Team leadership
- Quality control
Timeline
install project manager
deep roots
2020.01 - 2023.01
Foreman/project manager
BrightView Landscape
2017.03 - 2020.01
Foreman/Project Manager
mcbrayer landscapes
2014.01 - 2016.02
High School Diploma -
Lumpkin County High School
Some College (No Degree) -
North Georgia Technical College