Emerging Landscape Production Manager

Ruppert Landscape Construction; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support landscape construction operations, coordinating crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time project delivery. You will work with Production and Project Managers to learn planning, safety, and quality control on commercial installations.

The role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and growth into a Production Manager position. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset and commitment to enforcing safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of landscape installation, construction practices, equipment operations, or field operations preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documents preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with productivity, organization, accuracy, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with field teams, vendors, customers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing daily production activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Help create and maintain a safe working environment by supporting safety initiatives, tracking training and safety documentation, and reinforcing safety standards.
• Participate in pre-job meetings and assist with project startup, scheduling, site logistics, field communication, punch lists, and closeout activities.
• Assist with scheduling, daily time entry, field reporting, and labor coordination to support efficient production operations.
• Coordinate equipment rentals, fleet utilization, purchase orders, and invoice processing to support operational efficiency and cost control.
• Assist in coordinating labor, materials, plant deliveries, vendors, and subcontractors to maintain project schedules and operational continuity.
• Support subcontractor and vendor management by soliciting quotes, assisting with subcontract preparation, processing invoices, and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Support change order management, project schedules, submittals, and operational documentation by maintaining accurate records, drawings, logs, and updates.
• Collaborate with Production Managers, Project Managers, Purchasers, and field teams to support planning, execution, communication, and customer service.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and development opportunities to grow into a Production Manager role.

Skills

Safety mindset

Drawings & specs reading

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support landscape construction operations, coordinating crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time project delivery. You will work with Production and Project Managers to learn planning, safety, and quality control on commercial installations.

The role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and growth into a Production Manager position. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.