Message From Our Leadership Team
“We believe in a progressive culture fueled by teamwork, transparency, employee empowerment and continual development. We want you to place your fingerprints on the direction of this organization. We want to provide long-term careers, develop leaders and change lives forever. Even if you want to start your own business one day, we’ll teach you the ropes if you’re willing to put the time and effort in. It may be corny, but I still believe with effort, you can be whatever you want to be.” – Rob Groff, President
Thoughts from Current Team Members
“Before starting at GLD, I ran a very successful design company. GLD was not only a great work referral source for my business but a partnership I could foresee blossoming into something great. When I made the decision to close my company, I wanted something new and fresh. After discussion with my family and several offers on the table; there was no question – GLD was the answer. I chose GLD for one reason and one reason only… Robert Groff. His desire to be better and provide the best customer service resonated with me. I have never been a part of a company culture quite like this. Throughout my 19 year career, GLD has empowered both me and others, professionally and personally to excel in every avenue we pursue. I can say with complete certainty that it was the best professional decision of my life. As much as I enjoyed running a successful business; GLD has allowed me to do what I do best and that is design. GLD has truly created a work place where individuals use their strengths and grow their weaknesses as we collaboratively make Team GLD the most respected landscape design / build company in Northern Virginia.”
Sean
“Working at Groff you feel like your opinion matters and you matter. It’s not just about getting the daily tasks done. It’s about achieving goals and bettering the process and the experience along the way. Groff is big on client satisfaction, but we are equally committed to our employees. We want Groff to be a career and not just a job. At Groff it’s great to be known for quality workmanship and client service. It should also be recognized as accompany that values the people, the employees, who contributes to that.”
Kristin
“I came to U.S in 2004, Groff is my third place of work, for things of destiny I joined in 2015 to Groff Landscape Design, my adaptation to the new group was easy because they are all very kind and make work a pleasant day.
The company has the right tools for each situation and each job. If for some reason we don’t have something, the company purchases it as soon as possible to make work easy and safe for us. Our check is always available 1 to 2 days before the payment date. Another point to highlight is that the company believes in the opportunities and make them a reality!!! Every January we’re learning in seminars that makes me feel a fundamental part of the company. I want to continue working for this great company, take all the opportunities that give me to keep climbing steps until I reach the top.”
Enso
“When I meet with Robert Groff, the owner of the company in June of 2009 he was very easy to talk to and very friendly. I had a good job at the time, but I decided to join GLD because I found there to be something more interesting and exciting. GLD was using new technology for the projects as it relates to tracking labor hours, design, organization and communication. I also had an opportunity for better benefits and advancement. After 5 years of working outside as a craftsman, GLD offered me a new position as an Operations Manager. It wasn’t easy for me because I enjoyed working outside on the project installations, and I didn’t know anything about the new office position. Rob was very friendly and helped me to get comfortable. Now I have been working for over a year as Operations Manager. I have great support to be the best I can be. There is a lot more to say but all I can say for now is, I am very happy to work with Groff Landscape Design and I will provide a good service to our customers. I hope I will meet with you soon and I will do my best to provide you a good service on your new project. Thank you very much to Groff Landscape Design because it has provided me the opportunity to know wonderful customers! Thank you very much for taking your valuable time to read this!”
Jaime
Build A Long-Term Career To Be Proud Of.
You spend more time working than doing anything else in life. Finding something you love to do is life changing. You can expect to work hard if you join the Groff team but with that comes a sense of family and teamwork. You can expect a sense of gratification with every project installed and pride as you develop and grow professionally.
Company Position Descriptions
Lead Hand
As a lead hand, you’ll need to first learn the Groff Core Values. You’ll need to be reliable, communicate well and understand that client service and teamwork will determine your success at Groff. Once you prove the ability to excel within our team culture, you will learn how to be a landscape craftsman. If you learn to be an experienced craftsman and leader, you’ll earn the opportunity to be a Project Manager.
Landscape Project Manager
As a Project Manager, you must not only be an experienced craftsman but also a leader. The success of your projects will depend on your ability to communicate with your installation team, operations manager, designer and most importantly our client. There should never be any surprises to our clients. If you can prove the ability to use the Groff Core Values to guide your decision making, you’ll be successful.
Masonry Project Manager
As a Project Manager, you must not only be an experienced craftsman but also a leader. The success of your projects will depend on your ability to communicate with your installation team, operations manager, designer and most importantly our client. There should never be any surprises to our clients. If you can prove the ability to use the Groff Core Values to guide your decision making, you’ll be successful.
Operations Manager
As an Operations Manager at Groff, you transition our projects from design into and through the installation. You are in constant communication with the project manager and the client. This position calls for exceptional knowledge in high-end residential construction, communication, organization and the ability to work with all personality types. With our training program, you’ll excel as a leader and craftsman in any high-end hospitality-based industry. You will be an integral part of the leadership team.
Assistant Designer
As an assistant designer, you’ll need to be reliable, communicate well and understand that client service and teamwork will determine your success. Once you prove the ability to excel within our team culture, you will learn how to be a resort-style landscape designer and hospitality craftsman. We’ll help you sharpen your strengths and improve your weaknesses one project at a time. With effort and focus, you’ll earn the opportunity to be a Groff Lead Designer and a part of the leadership team.
Lead Designer
As a lead designer you are not only an exceptional resort-style design specialist, but you will also be exceptional in sales, leadership, client service and personality management. No matter your experience level, you’ll be expected to use the Groff Core Values to shape every decision and every project.
Director of First Impressions & HR
As a Director of First Impressions & Human Relations Specialist, you’ll need to create 5-star client & employee experiences. You will be the first to speak with prospective clients and employees to help determine we are a good fit for each other. You’ll also need to have skills in bookkeeping and the ability to do personality management, as well as have exceptional communication, organization and time management. You’ll assist the entire Groff leadership team in our mission of constant continual improvement.
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