Landscape Project Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Landscape Project Manager in Sydney to lead comprehensive landscape projects from planning through completion. You will drive progress, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate materials, subcontractors, and resources to ensure on-time delivery and high standards.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and adherence to WHS and quality systems, with a focus on client and stakeholder satisfaction across Metropolitan Sydney.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in landscaping or related construction fields
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and contract administration
• Experience managing budgets, programs, subcontractors, and project risks
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of WHS, environmental, and quality systems
• Current driver's license and White Card

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of landscape projects
• Plan works, monitor progress, and drive project performance
• Coordinate procurement of materials, subcontractors, and resources
• Administer contracts, variations, extensions of time, and documentation
• Monitor budgets, costs, and financial performance
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Lead project meetings and ensure clear stakeholder communication
• Identify and resolve risks, delays, and inefficiencies

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget & scheduling

Drawings & specs interpretation

Communication

Multi-priority management

Attention to detail

WHS knowledge

Education

Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Landscape Construction qualification

Job description

Design and Build are partnered with a Civil and Landscape leading contractor and we are searching for a Landscape Project Manager.

You will oversee the delivery of landscape projects across a metropolitan region. This role is responsible for managing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of landscape projects
• Plan works, monitor progress, and drive project performance
• Coordinate procurement of materials, subcontractors, and resources
• Administer contracts, variations, extensions of time, and documentation
• Monitor budgets, costs, and financial performance
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Lead project meetings and ensure clear stakeholder communication
• Identify and resolve risks, delays, and inefficiencies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in landscaping or related construction fields
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Landscape Construction
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and contract administration
• Experience managing budgets, programs, subcontractors, and project risks
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of WHS, environmental, and quality systems
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Current driver's license and White Card