Field-Based Assistant Project Manager, Landscaping

CW Resources; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plan & Match

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Sick & Personal Time

Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

CW Resources in Columbia, SC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support daily commercial landscaping operations, assist Project Managers and Crew Leaders, and help ensure projects are completed safely and to CW’s high quality standards. This is a hands‑on, field‑focused role — not a desk job.

This is a hands-on, field-focused role. You’ll spend most of your time on-site learning the full project lifecycle while actively supporting crews and driving safe, quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate.
• 2–3 years of experience in commercial landscaping or grounds management.
• 1+ year of landscaping crew lead experience.
• Basic understanding of horticulture, turf care, irrigation, and landscape construction techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and landscape-specific safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Work directly with landscaping crews performing tasks such as planting, mulching, pruning, turf care, irrigation troubleshooting, hardscape assistance, and site cleanup.
• Support Crew Leaders and Project Managers by reinforcing instructions, training, safety, and teamwork.
• Assist with scheduling, material tracking, and daily progress documentation while staying in the field.
• Participate in inspections to verify quality and contract compliance and communicate findings for corrective action.
• Help operate, maintain, and troubleshoot landscaping equipment ensuring safe use.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, equipment safety protocols, and environmental standards.
• Support the Project Manager in responding to urgent site needs to protect client property.

Skills

Experience in landscaping

Crew lead experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to access restricted/goverment

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

CW Resources in Columbia, SC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support daily commercial landscaping operations, assist Project Managers and Crew Leaders, and help ensure projects are completed safely and to CW’s high quality standards. This is a hands‑on, field‑focused role — not a desk job.

This is a hands-on, field-focused role. You’ll spend most of your time on-site learning the full project lifecycle while actively supporting crews and driving safe, quality outcomes.