Landscaping Commercial Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Landscaping Project Manager to lead large-scale, high-profile landscape installation projects.

You will manage field operations, build client relationships, and protect profit margins for projects ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.

Core Responsibilities

Project Execution & Field Operations

• Drive safety culture by enforcing OSHA standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance.
• Coordinate logistical demands, ensuring timely delivery of plant material, bulk materials, and hardscape supplies for projects in Washington, DC, VA, and MD.
• Enforce quality control in accordance with project blueprints, architectural specifications, and local horticultural guidelines.

Financial Management & Estimating

• Manage project budgets, tracking labor hours, material yields, and equipment costs to maximize profitability.
• Execute change orders, identifying scope growth and negotiating pricing with customers.
• Review monthly billings, work-in-progress (WIP) reports, and schedule of values to maintain positive project cash flow.
• Collaborate with estimators during pre-construction to review bids, evaluate site conditions, and value-engineer designs.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, landscape architects, property managers, and customers.
• Attend site progress meetings to provide proactive, professional updates on project timelines.
• Resolve field disputes and scheduling conflicts diplomatically to preserve long-term client relationships.

Position Requirements

Experience & Education

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of dedicated project management experience in commercial landscaping or civil/commercial site construction.
• Project Portfolio: Proven track record managing individual contracts valued at over $100,000.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Construction Management, or a rela...