Landscape Superintendent & Project Manager

JOSHUA E. FRANCIS

*** * ***** ***** *******, AZ *5296 928-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Seasoned landscape superintendent and project manager with over 15 years of experience overseeing large-scale commercial and residential landscape construction projects. Known for servant leadership, attention to detail, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Adept at managing multi-crew operations, procurement, permitting, and customer relations. Recently completed a $1.375M landscape renovation at Clemente Ranch in Chandler, AZ, leading 6 crews and a purchasing team to deliver a successful project.

Core Competencies

• Landscape Construction Supervision • Budget & Cost Controls • Crew Training & Safety

• Scheduling & Procurement • Customer Communication • City Permitting (ADOT, APS, etc.)

• Vendor Coordination • Project Closeout & Inspections • Servant Leadership

Professional Experience

Enhancements Project Manager

Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management — Chandler, AZ (Sep 2024 – Present)

• Scheduled and oversaw enhancement projects across multiple commercial properties.

• Ordered materials and coordinated with suppliers to ensure crew efficiency.

• Reviewed plans, set schedules of values, and collaborated with superintendents and accounting.

• Approved vendor invoices and tracked billing accuracy.

Supervisor / Superintendent / Project Manager

Prescott Landscape Professionals — Prescott, AZ (Feb 2023 – Jul 2024)

• Directed 5 landscape crews (3–4 members each), 3 floaters, and a delivery driver.

• Led production and safety meetings; handled all purchasing to keep projects within budget.

• Managed daily crew rollouts, training, hiring, and performance reviews.

• Oversaw the Clemente Ranch $1.375M renovation with 6 crews, completing it on time and within budget.

Right-of-Way Agent

ORC (APS Subcontractor) — Phoenix, AZ (Jan 2020 – Jan 2023)

• Managed permitting and easement evaluations for APS projects.

• Utilized GIS software, applied for permits (ADOT, municipalities), and obtained traffic control plans.

• Worked in active Right-of-Ways; maintained documentation in Excel and Adobe tools.

Superintendent / Project Manager

Pat’s Custom Landscaping — Prescott, AZ (Jan 2017 – Jan 2020)

• Supervised installation crews, irrigation projects, and custom landscapes.

• Designed cost-effective solutions and scheduled inspections with builders and municipalities.

• Prepared customer invoices and built long-term client relationships.

Superintendent / Project Manager

Green Leaf Landscaping — Show Low, AZ (Mar 1996 – Dec 2016)

• Managed large residential and commercial landscaping operations.

• Handled permitting, scheduling, material orders, and compliance inspections.

• Led cross-functional teams and ensured on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Education

Northland Pioneer College – Coursework in Writing and Workplace Leadership (1999)

Show Low High School – High School Diploma (1999)

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