Associate Project Manager

Hittle-Landscaping; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hittle-Landscaping in Indiana is seeking an entry‑level landscape project coordinator to support field execution and irrigation installations across production communities. Under the Senior PM, you will verify lot readiness, track progress, maintain records, and close punch‑list items, developing skills toward a future Project Manager role.

You will read plans, coordinate with crews and the scheduler, document quality checks, and ensure safety and timely updates to builders and the billing team.

Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in construction management, landscape architecture, horticulture, or related field; 0–2 years field coordination experience.
• Ability to read construction and landscape plans and maintain accurate records.
• Clear communication with customers and field crews; escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Visit communities to verify lot readiness, access, scope, materials, and prerequisites.
• Coordinate daily work with crews and scheduler; report readiness changes.
• Maintain lot-status updates and report to builders within delegated authority.
• Read plans, verify quantities, and flag discrepancies or extras with Senior PM.
• Perform installation quality checks and document completion, photos, and punch-list items.
• Track labor and material usage; flag budget variances or incorrect coding.
• Own punch-list and warranty follow-up for assigned lots with clear owners and dates.
• Support irrigation coordination and documented watering or establishment responsibilities.
• Prepare accurate project records for Senior PM and billing team.
• Reinforce site safety expectations and address unsafe conditions immediately.

Skills

Plans reading

Coordination

Communication

Office software

Education

Construction management / landscape-related degree or coursework

Tools

Aspire

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position summary

Coordinate daily field execution of landscape and applicable irrigation installations across assigned production home communities. Working under the Senior PM, take ownership of assigned lots by verifying readiness, tracking progress, checking quality, maintaining records, and closing punch‑list items. This is an entry‑level project management role for someone with a foundation in construction or landscape work who wants to be trained in Hittle’s methods, with a structured development path toward Project Manager as capability is demonstrated.

Key responsibilities

• Visit assigned communities and verify lot readiness, access, scope, materials, and installation prerequisites before scheduled starts.
• Coordinate daily work with crew leaders and the scheduler; promptly communicate readiness changes, delays, and resource needs.
• Maintain lot-level installation status and communicate routine updates to builder construction managers within delegated authority.
• Read plans, verify quantities and scope, and flag discrepancies or requested extras to the Senior PM before making commitments.
• Perform installation quality checks and document completion, photos, acceptance, and punch-list requirements.
• Track labor and material usage, verify work-ticket information, and flag budget variances or incorrect coding.
• Own punch-list and warranty follow-up for assigned lots, with clear owners and completion dates.
• Support irrigation coordination and documented watering or establishment responsibilities where applicable.
• Prepare accurate project records and completion information for the Senior PM and billing team.
• Reinforce site safety expectations and elevate unsafe conditions immediately.

Required qualifications

• Degree or coursework in construction management, landscape architecture, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on industry experience; zero to two years of construction, landscape, or field coordination experience (internships count).
• Ability to read (or quickly learn to read) construction and landscape plans, maintain accurate records, and coordinate multiple daily priorities.
• Clear communication with customers and field crews; sound judgment about when to 
escalate issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn Aspire and other company systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel among local job sites.
• Strong interest in building a career in construction project management.

Preferred qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or seasonal experience in production homes, landscape installation, irrigation, or sitework.
• OSHA 10 training, irrigation certification, or other relevant technical training.
• Spanish language skills helpful for field coordination.

Performance measures

• Accuracy and timeliness of readiness checks and lot‑status updates.
• Completion of assigned installations and punch lists by agreed dates.
• Quality inspection results and avoidable rework.
• Complete work-ticket, photo, and closeout documentation.
• Timely escalation of scope, schedule, cost, and safety issues.

Work environment

Combination of office and active construction‑site work, with local travel as needed. Work may require early starts and seasonal schedule flexibility. Site visits involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to weather; required personal protective equipment must be used. Essential duties may be performed with reasonable accommodation.