Landscape Construction Project Manager

$70-$100,000 DOE | Full-Time | San Diego County

Drab to Fab is hiring a Landscape Construction Project Manager to help manage the transition from design to construction and keep projects moving smoothly from planning through completion.

This role is focused on project management, construction coordination, material planning, subcontractor management, estimating support, and department oversight. The right person will help take operational pressure off leadership, design, and construction by making sure jobs are properly planned before they hit the field.

This is not primarily a design or CAD role. CAD experience is a bonus, but it is not a core requirement.

Role Overview

The Landscape Construction Project Manager will

• Bridge the gap between design and construction
• Improve project handoffs before construction begins
• Coordinate materials, vendors, subcontractors, irrigation, and enhancements
• Work closely with construction leads to keep projects on schedule
• Help identify missing details, scope gaps, and potential field issues early
• Support estimating, job costing, and project planning
• Ensure designers can focus more time on designing instead of managing construction details

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Planning & Design Handoff

• Lead pre-planning meetings with the design team before projects move into construction
• Review designs for constructability, sequencing, access, material needs, irrigation needs, and potential field issues
• Identify unclear scope, missing details, or project risks before construction starts
• Create clear internal handoff notes for construction leads, irrigation, enhancements, subcontractors, and purchasing
• Confirm project scope, client expectations, inclusions, exclusions, and key deadlines
• Make sure the construction team has the information needed to build the job efficiently

Project Management & Construction Coordination

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