Assistant Landscape Project Manager - Field-to-Finish

Energy Jobline ZR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerhill Associates is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager with 2–4 years of professional experience in landscape construction and/or project management. This role supports the successful execution of high-end landscape projects from preconstruction and estimating through construction and completion.

You will coordinate with clients and subcontractors, manage schedules, track budgets, and maintain documentation to ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience in landscape construction, project management, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inventories, field measurements, and other site evaluations.
• Support document control and upload changes to design and as-built conditions.
• Assist in preconstruction planning, procurement, logistics, and schedule management.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and clients to align with schedule and budget, escalating constraints as needed.
• Update weekly schedules and produce Look Ahead schedules by Friday each week.
• Oversee day-to-day site activities to ensure high-quality, safe project execution.
• Manage project scope and budget, report deviations, and develop change orders with PMs.
• Communicate information between office and field operations.
• Ensure high horticultural and construction standards and best practices across all phases.
• Drive punch-list completion to meet company quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Collaboration with teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Summerhill Associates is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager with 2–4 years of professional experience in landscape construction and/or project management. This role supports the successful execution of high-end landscape projects from preconstruction and estimating through construction and completion.

You will coordinate with clients and subcontractors, manage schedules, track budgets, and maintain documentation to ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.