Field-Based Landscaping Project Assistant Manager

CW Resources, Inc.; Newport, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement Plan & Match

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Sick & Personal Time

Job summary

CW Resources, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support daily commercial landscaping operations in Newport, RI.

This on-site role emphasizes learning the full project lifecycle while assisting crews and project managers on active sites. The APM helps with scheduling, quality checks, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance, gaining hands-on experience across planting, irrigation, and hardscape tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in commercial landscaping, grounds management, or landscape construction.
• 1+ years of landscaping crew lead experience.
• Basic understanding of horticulture, turf care, irrigation systems, and landscape construction techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and landscape-specific safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to restricted or government properties.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with landscaping crews performing tasks such as planting, mulching, pruning, turf care, irrigation troubleshooting, hardscape assistance, and site clean‑up to maintain quality and productivity.
• Supports Crew Leaders and Project Managers by reinforcing instructions, helping train new team members, promoting safe work habits, and modeling teamwork and professionalism.
• Assists with scheduling, material tracking, and daily progress documentation while keeping office time minimal to remain present in the field.
• Participates in routine inspections to identify deficiencies, verify quality, ensure contract compliance, and communicate findings to the Project Manager for corrective action.
• Help operate, maintain, and troubleshoot landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, skid steers, and irrigation tools, ensuring safe and proper use.
• Helps enforce OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, equipment safety protocols, and environmental standards to maintain a safe job site.
• Supports the Project Manager in responding to urgent site needs such as storm damage, irrigation issues, or safety hazards to protect client property and maintain service continuity.

Skills

Landscape experience

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

Valid driver’s license

Irrigation systems understanding

Education

High School diploma or technical certificate

Tools

Irrigation systems

Mowing equipment operation

Skid steers

Job description

CW Resources, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support daily commercial landscaping operations in Newport, RI.

This on-site role emphasizes learning the full project lifecycle while assisting crews and project managers on active sites. The APM helps with scheduling, quality checks, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance, gaining hands-on experience across planting, irrigation, and hardscape tasks.