Landscape Construction Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and closeout of landscape construction and enhancement projects. This position ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Project Manager acts as the main point of contact for clients, internal teams, and subcontractors throughout the life of a project.

• Assists the sales team as needed in the sales process as an SME.

• Participate in defining the project scope in collaboration with design, estimating, and operations teams.
• Create or contribute to detailed construction estimates based on material takeoffs (MTOs), labor needs, and equipment requirements.
• Assist in identifying value engineering options and opportunities for upsells.

• Develop project management plans, outlining phases of construction, key deliverables, staffing plans, and resource needs.
• Create and maintain construction schedules, incorporating project milestones and deadlines.
• Assure production goals, timelines, and plans are met by making needed adjustments due to weather, attendance, or unforeseen field conditions.

• Coordinate with internal procurement teams to secure materials and equipment.
• Ensure all invoices, receipts, and procurement items for your projects are handled correctly with documentation provided to the office staff within 48 hours of purchase.

• Secure, manage and allocate materials, equipment, and personnel to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Keep accurate inventory of tools, equipment, and machinery required for daily operations.
• Ensure optimal use of labor and minimize downtime through proactive planning and coordination.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring processes.

• Oversee the performance of general contractors, site supervisors, and crews to ensure quality and productivity.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Track job progress using company systems (e.g., Aspire) and document key milestones, issues, and resolutions.

• Manage project budgets, tracking costs and ensuring profitability.
• Monitor job costs, labor hours, material usage, and subcontractor expenses to maintain alignment with estimates.
• Identify and address variances promptly, recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Supervise field staff and crew leaders involved in project execution.
• Complete bi-annual performance assessments with direct reports, providing constructive feedback and setting clear goals.
• Conduct monthly PAR (Performance Accountability Review) meetings with team members to discuss progress, coaching opportunities, and career development.
• Support conflict resolution within teams and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Ensure team engagement by regular check-ins to support the field staff in communication, providing items they need, or resolving problems.

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with health and safety standards and company policies.
• Promote and enforce use of PPE, proper equipment handling, and safe job site practices.
• Report, respond, and investigate safety incidents or near misses in a timely manner as assigned.

• Support company snow removal operations as needed, which may include planning routes, managing crews, and performing snow and ice services during winter months.

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or related field
  -or- has worked through company succession plan
• Strong knowledge of construction management best practices
• Fluency in software programs related to construction management, including project management software
• Fluency in Microsoft Office software
• Current with rules and regulations related to construction
• Years of construction management experience managing budgets and schedules
• Prior experience managing a construction site
• Experience leading a construction crew
• Proven risk management…