Project Manager – Residential Landscape Construction

Build the Peninsula's best outdoor living spaces — and own how they get delivered.

Groundwork Outdoor Living builds high-end residential landscapes and hardscapes across the San Francisco Peninsula. We're hiring our first dedicated Project Manager — a newly created role with real ownership — to lead the delivery of installation projects ranging from $100K to $1M+, running several jobs at once and directing both our in-house crews and our trade partners from contract handoff through closeout.

If you know residential landscape construction inside and out — grading, drainage, the work that happens underground — and you run a clean, safe, on-schedule jobsite, we'd like to talk.

Reports to

VP of Operations. This is a delivery-focused role centered on building the work and managing change orders, rather than bidding new projects.

What you'll do

• Run 6–10 concurrent residential landscape and hardscape projects from preconstruction handoff through punch list and closeout
• Lead in-house crews (foremen and laborers) and coordinate subcontractors and vendors — scheduling labor, materials, and equipment
• Oversee grading, drainage, and underground infrastructure, keeping sites inspection-ready
• Own project budgets and schedules; price and approve change orders, and track costs in our project software (JobTread)
• Lead jobsite safety and OSHA compliance
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients with clear updates, milestones, and solutions
• Hold quality to plan and spec — keep installations aligned to construction documents, and manage inspections, punch lists, and closeout

What you bring

• 3+ years managing residential landscape or hardscape construction projects (5+ preferred)
• Proven experience leading crews and subcontractors and communicating directly with clients
• Solid working knowledge of grading, drainage, and underground infrastructure
• Experience leading OSHA and jobsite safety compliance
• Strong budget and schedule management; comfortable reading plans and specifications
• A reliable personal vehicle and a valid California driver's license (monthly mileage reimbursement)

Nice to have

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with JobTread or similar construction project-management software
• Industry certifications (drainage, irrigation, etc.)
• OSHA 10/30

What we offer

• $90,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience
• Performance bonus
• PTO
• Mileage reimbursement for use of your vehicle
• A premium project portfolio and the chance to shape a brand-new role as the company grows
• Advancement opportunities

Work environment

• On-site and in the field across the Peninsula, with regular travel between job sites
• Outdoor conditions, walking uneven terrain, and occasional lifting
• Remote work for administration tasks (Company office available)

About Groundwork Outdoor Living

Based in San Carlos, Groundwork Landscape & Construction, Inc. (CSLB Lic. 1149090) designs and builds premium outdoor living spaces for homeowners across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. We take pride in craftsmanship, clean jobsites, and doing right by our clients and our crews.

How to apply

Apply directly through Indeed with your resume. We review applications on a rolling basis and are looking to fill this role as soon as we find the right person.

*Groundwork Outdoor Living is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Experience

* Project management: 3 years (Required)

Language

* Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

* San Carlos, CA 94070 (Required)

Work Location: In person