Commercial Landscape - Project Manager
Complete Landscaping Service
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Job summary
Complete Landscaping Services, part of Monarch Landscape Companies, seeks a Project Manager in Sterling, VA. You will lead planning, estimating, and execution of landscape enhancement projects while engaging clients and coordinating with operations to deliver high‑quality improvements that meet property goals.
Requires a landscape architecture or related degree, 5+ years in the field, and strong budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills. PMP preferred; valid driver’s license required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Construction/Project Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience; 3+ years in estimating, design‑build, or project management.
- Proven landscape construction, installation, and irrigation experience; PMP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary contact for high‑level client and project issues.
- Develop long‑term landscape asset management plans and account strategy.
- Define project scope, timelines, and budgets; ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
- Visit active job sites to verify quality and issue resolution.
- Prepare bids, landscape designs, proposals, and client presentations.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Complete Landscaping Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S.
Complete Landscaping Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S. We proudly serve commercial clients throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. At Complete, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!
- Job Title: Project Manager
- Division: Maintenance
- Location: Sterling, VA
The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, estimating, and execution of landscape enhancement projects while serving as a key point of contact for client engagement. This role partners closely with clients and operations teams to deliver high-quality, value-added improvements that align with long-term property goals. Success in this position is driven by effective project delivery, strong client relationships, and the ability to identify and close enhancement opportunities that result in increased client retention, annual contract growth, and expanded enhancement revenue.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Construction/Project Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong knowledge of regional plant material and landscape applications
- Minimum 3 years of hands‑on field experience in estimating, design‑build, or project management
- Proven experience in landscape construction, installation, and irrigation systems
- Familiarity with commercial landscape equipment and operations
- Valid driver’s license (state of employment)
- Certifications as required by state/federal regulations
- PMP certification preferred
- Strong client service mindset with the ability to build trust and long‑term relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced capabilities in scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical drawings
- Experience working with commercial property managers, vendors, consultants, and architects (preferred)
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Advanced presentation and client‑facing skills
- Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
- Experience with design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, ProLandscape)
- Analytical problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions
- Serve as the primary point of contact for high‑level client and project issues
- Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships
- Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business goals and property needs
- Conduct site walkthroughs with clients and internal stakeholders
- Ensure client expectations are clearly communicated and consistently met
- Develop and manage long‑term landscape asset management plans
- Identify opportunities for enhancements and value‑added services
- Drive client retention, contract growth, and enhancement revenue
- Partner with Area Managers to align on account strategy and site performance
- Monitor site trends and recommend proactive, strategic solutions
- Define project scope, timelines, and budgets
- Oversee project execution to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery
- Manage communication across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Visit active job sites to ensure quality, accuracy, and issue resolution
- Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance across all projects
- Perform takeoffs and prepare accurate, competitive bid estimates
- Develop landscape designs, proposals, and client presentations
- Utilize design and estimating software to produce renderings and plans
- Present solutions to clients and close enhancement opportunities
- Meet or exceed annual sales and revenue targets
- Analyze job cost reports and manage budget variances
- Prepare monthly forecasts for labor, materials, and project costs
- Ensure accurate job costing and financial tracking of work orders
- Manage billing processes, including change orders and progress billing
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors
- Ensure quality, accountability, and cost efficiency from partners
- Act as liaison between clients, operations, and internal teams
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver seamless project execution
- Promote adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery
- Continuously develop technical, project management, and communication skills
- Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
- Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, in color, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
- Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
- Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- Frequently required to use computer‑based systems
- Frequently required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Occasionally sits for long periods of time in office environment
- Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
- Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Savings & Employee Equity Program
- Flexible Time Off, 6 paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Education Assistance & Career Advancement
- Company Vehicle
- On‑Demand Pay through DailyPay
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.
Pay Range: $85,000 - $90,000
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