Assistant Landscape Project Manager

Mays Lawn Care; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

May’s Lawn Care is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Landscape Division Manager in coordinating daily operations, ensuring crews are prepared, and keeping projects on schedule. The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, superb organization, and customer service excellence.

Typical duties include inventory control, sourcing materials, scheduling pickups, communicating with customers, and assisting the PM with diverse tasks on ongoing and upcoming projects.

Qualifications

• Proactive, self-driven candidate with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock material inventory.
• Inventory orders, tag for jobs, organize remainder.
• Source plant material, place orders, and schedule pickup/delivery.
• Communicate with customers for upcoming jobs.
• Communicate change orders with customers and Accounts Manager to ensure billing accuracy.
• Manage utility locates for current and upcoming jobs.
• Pick up material, rental equipment, Lowe’s supplies, and run errands.
• Assist Project Manager with other duties as required.

Skills

Proactive

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Team player

Computer skills

Landscape knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

May’s Lawn Care is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our growing landscaping division. Working directly under the Landscape Division Manager, this individual will play an important role in coordinating daily operations and ensuring our crews are properly prepared, equipped, and organized for both upcoming and ongoing projects.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-driven individual with strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. This position requires someone who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and takes pride in helping projects run smoothly from start to finish.

Position Overview:

Typical weekly duties include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain stock material inventory.
• Inventory orders, tag for jobs, organize remainder.
• Source plant material, place orders, and schedule pickup/delivery.
• Communicate with customers for upcoming jobs.
• Communicate change orders with customers and Accounts Manager to ensure billing is correct.
• Manage utility locates for current and upcoming jobs.
• Pick up material, rental equipment, Lowe’s supplies, and run other errands.
• Assist Project Manager with other duties as required.

For this position, we are looking for the following abilities/characteristics:

• Ability to proficiently use a computer and its programs.
• Strive for accuracy/correctness in every task.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Efficient (once the position is learned).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player, willingness to engage in a variety of activities.
• Comfortable pulling loaded trailer.
• Comfortable running equipment (Skid Steer/Excavator) in a safe manner.
• Familiarity with landscape industry.

We highly recommend applying directly on our website if you are interested in this position.

Pay based on experience and qualifications.