Entry-Level Landscape Project Manager — Grow to PM

Hittle Landscape; Westfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hittle Landscape is seeking an entry‑level project coordinator to help execute landscape and irrigation installations across production communities. You will work under the Senior PM, taking ownership of lots by verifying readiness, tracking progress, and closing punch items.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in construction or landscape work and a desire to learn Hittle’s methods, with a clear path toward Project Manager as skills grow.

Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in construction management, landscape architecture, horticulture, or related field; 0-2 years of construction, landscape, or field coordination experience (internships count).
• Ability to read (or quickly learn) 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.

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.

Skills

Read plans

Clear communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Construction/landscape coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aspire

Job description

Hittle Landscape is seeking an entry‑level project coordinator to help execute landscape and irrigation installations across production communities. You will work under the Senior PM, taking ownership of lots by verifying readiness, tracking progress, and closing punch items.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in construction or landscape work and a desire to learn Hittle’s methods, with a clear path toward Project Manager as skills grow.