Landscape Project Manager – Softscape Construction

Address Moorpark, CA, 93021, US

Compensation $90,000.00 - $/year

Job Description

Bring Landscapes to Life – Join Harold Jones Landscape Inc as a Landscape Project Manager (Softscape) in Reseda!

Job Title: Landscape Project Manager – Softscape Construction
Company Name: Harold Jones Landscape Inc
Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Reseda, CA

Harold Jones Landscape Inc is hiring a Landscape Project Manager specializing in softscape installation to lead residential and light commercial landscape construction projects in the Reseda area. In this field-based leadership role, you’ll coordinate softscape elements such as planting, irrigation, drainage, and soil preparation. You’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling crews, managing materials, maintaining quality, and keeping clients informed through the project lifecycle.

Hardscape scope is minimal, with a strong emphasis on horticultural execution and detail.

We’re looking for a proactive leader with boots-on-the-ground knowledge and a passion for delivering vibrant, healthy landscapes

Harold Jones Landscape Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned company known for building and maintaining stunning outdoor environments across California. With over 65 years of excellence in high-end residential landscape construction and maintenance, our team is trusted by some of the most exclusive homeowners in Montecito and West LA. Our commitment to craftsmanship, client relationships, and team development fuels our reputation and continued growth.

• Project Oversight & Scheduling
  • Manage softscape construction phases, including tree and plant installation, soil prep, irrigation, drainage, and mulch
  • Build and manage daily/weekly crew schedules to align with project sequencing and deadlines
  • Monitor all field work for adherence to plans, specifications, and safety standards
  • Oversee site demo, grading, irrigation layout, planting, and mulch operations with proper sequencing
• Produce takeoffs from planting and irrigation plans to guide purchasing and install
• Order and coordinate delivery of trees, shrubs, soil, and irrigation components
• Inspect materials on arrival for quality and spec compliance, especially large/boxed specimens
• Track vendor lead times and align deliveries with install timelines
• Client & Team Communication
  • Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders on progress, schedule, and adjustments
  • Manage and mitigate scope changes, documenting cost/time impacts and coordinating change orders
  • Ensure punch-list items are closed out with precision and professionalism
  • Support a collaborative and proactive jobsite culture

• Required Skills & Experience
  • 4+ years of experience managing landscape construction projects (residential or commercial)
  • Strong knowledge of softscape construction methods, horticulture, and irrigation layout
  • Ability to read and interpret planting plans, irrigation layouts, and grading sheets
  • Proficiency with project scheduling and vendor coordination
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites in the Reseda area
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with drainage best practices, particularly in clay-heavy and sloped soils
  • Bilingual Spanish/English
  • Familiarity with construction software or digital scheduling tools

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off – Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave

Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle

Company Vehicle and Uniforms

Training, Certifications, and Growth Opportunities

Team Recognition and Company Events

• Full-Time – Monday to Friday
• Some Saturday work during peak periods
• Field-based in Reseda and surrounding areas

• Field-based presence required out of Reseda

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.