Project Manager – Landscape Construction

Urban Grounds and Gardens Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Diverse commercial landscape projects

Autonomy & accountability

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Urban Grounds & Gardens is seeking a Project Manager – Landscape Construction to lead concurrent commercial landscape construction projects across NSW. You will report to the Construction Manager and drive delivery, cost control and stakeholder coordination on large-scale softscape and hardscape works.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in safety, planning and team management, with experience in subcontractor procurement and contract

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction project management, ideally within commercial landscape construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Strong commercial management skills, including budgets, cost forecasting, variations, progress claims and margin management.
• Demonstrated experience working with commercial head contractors and administering construction contracts.
• Proven leadership and people management capability.
• Strong understanding of construction WHS requirements, risk management and compliance.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, performance and costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage multiple projects from mobilisation through to practical completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Commercial Management: Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, forecasting, progress claims, variations and profitability.
• Contract Administration: Manage contractual obligations, project documentation, subcontractor procurement and head contractor requirements.
• Leadership: Lead and support Site Supervisors, Leading Hands, field teams and subcontractors, driving accountability, productivity and performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, SWMS, company procedures and site requirements.
• Planning & Coordination: Manage construction programs, resources, procurement, subcontractors and competing project priorities.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong working relationships with head contractors, clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee workmanship, inspections, defects management and project handovers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost forecasting

Contract administration

Leadership & people management

WHS compliance

Subcontractor procurement & costs

Communication & problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Project Management qualifications

Job description

Urban Grounds & Gardens | Sydney, NSW | Full-Time

The Opportunity

Urban Grounds & Gardens is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Landscape Construction to join our growing Construction Division.

Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing concurrent commercial landscape construction projects of varying size and complexity, including softscapes, hardscapes, irrigation and minor civil works.

We are looking for a capable, hands-on Project Manager with strong commercial acumen, proven leadership skills and an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage multiple projects from mobilisation through to practical completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Commercial Management: Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, forecasting, progress claims, variations and profitability.
• Contract Administration: Manage contractual obligations, project documentation, subcontractor procurement and head contractor requirements.
• Leadership: Lead and support Site Supervisors, Leading Hands, field teams and subcontractors, driving accountability, productivity and performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, SWMS, company procedures and site requirements.
• Planning & Coordination: Manage construction programs, resources, procurement, subcontractors and competing project priorities.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong working relationships with head contractors, clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee workmanship, inspections, defects management and project handovers.

Essential

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction project management, ideally within commercial landscape construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Strong commercial management skills, including budgets, cost forecasting, variations, progress claims and margin management.
• Demonstrated experience working with commercial head contractors and administering construction contracts.
• Proven leadership and people management capability.
• Strong understanding of construction WHS requirements, risk management and compliance.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, performance and costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.

Highly Regarded

• Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Project Management qualifications or related trade/tertiary qualifications.
• Technical experience across softscape, hardscape, irrigation and minor civil works.
• Proficiency in construction project management and reporting software.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
• Diverse commercial landscape construction projects.
• Autonomy and accountability for project delivery and performance.
• Supportive management team and established operational systems.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About Us

Urban Grounds & Gardens is an established commercial landscape construction and maintenance business operating across NSW and Queensland.

Our business is built on three core values: Quality, Integrity and Teamwork.