Landscape Project / Construction Manager – High-End Residential

Build Up Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Up Recruitment is seeking a Landscape Project / Construction Manager for high-end residential projects in Sydney. Lead on major landscapes, supervising crews, coordinating trades and ensuring exceptional finishes on site.

You will oversee multiple projects, mentor teams and work closely with management to deliver on schedule and quality across Lower North Shore and Eastern Suburbs sites.

Qualifications

• Strong background in landscape construction on high-end residential projects.
• Experience as Senior Foreman or Landscape Supervisor ready to step up.
• Excellent understanding of soft landscaping, planting and detailed finishes.
• Valid NSW Driver's Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on larger, high-end residential landscaping projects from start to completion.
• Move between multiple projects, providing support and guidance to Foremen, landscapers and site teams.
• Oversee the delivery of soft landscaping works, ensuring finishes and attention to detail.
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors, materials and labour across projects.
• Ensure smaller projects progress smoothly and provide extra support where needed.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, presentation and site organisation.
• Collaborate with management to coordinate workloads, programmes and upcoming projects.
• Mentor and develop team members to maintain a productive site culture.

Skills

Landscape construction

Site supervision

Leadership

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Job description

Landscape Project / Construction Manager - High-End Residential

Landscape Project / Construction Manager - High-End Residential | Sydney | $130k-$160k + Super + Vehicle

We're working with a highly regarded, design-led landscaping business responsible for delivering some of Sydney's finest residential gardens.

They're looking for an experienced Landscape Project / Construction Manager to take a leading role across a range of high-end residential projects.

This isn't a traditional PM / Construction Manager position. It's a site-focused role suited to someone who enjoys being out on the ground, leading teams, solving problems and ensuring projects are delivered to an exceptional standard.

The Role

Take the lead on larger, high-end residential landscaping projects from start through to completion

Move between multiple projects, providing support and guidance to Foremen, landscapers and site teams

Oversee the delivery of soft landscaping works, ensuring exceptional finishes and attention to detail

Coordinate trades, subcontractors, materials and labour across projects

Ensure smaller projects are progressing smoothly, stepping in where additional support is required

Maintain high standards of workmanship, presentation and site organisation

Work closely with the management team to coordinate workloads, programmes and upcoming projects

Mentor and develop team members, helping maintain a positive and productive site culture

About You

Strong background in landscape construction, ideally within high-end residential projects

Experience as a Senior Foreman, Landscape Supervisor or experienced Leading Hand ready to step up

Excellent understanding of soft landscaping, planting, garden construction and detailed finishes

Comfortable leading larger projects while supporting multiple smaller sites

Confident managing teams, subcontractors and day-to-day site activities

Someone who leads from the front and isn't afraid to get involved when required

Strong attention to detail and genuine pride in delivering exceptional gardens

NSW Driver's Licence and White Card

The Projects

You'll be working on some of Sydney's most impressive residential landscapes, ranging from detailed private gardens through to substantial, multi-million-dollar landscape projects.

The majority of projects are across the Lower North Shore and Eastern Suburbs, with occasional regional work.

The Package

$130k-$160k + Super + Vehicle

Monday-Friday working week

Opportunity to work on some of Sydney's finest residential gardens

A varied role combining leadership of major projects with oversight of smaller sites

Established business with a strong pipeline of high-quality work

Supportive management team and genuine long-term opportunity