Field-Based Landscaping Project Lead

CW Resources; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Holidays & Vacation

Sick Time

Personal Time

Job summary

CW Resources seeks a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support daily commercial landscaping operations on site. You will assist Project Managers and Crew Leaders, learn the full project lifecycle, and spend most time in the field ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

This is a hands‑on role requiring 2–3 years in landscaping and at least 1 year of crew lead experience, with OSHA knowledge and MS Office proficiency. Valid driver’s license is needed.

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.
• Hel ps 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

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CW Resources seeks a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support daily commercial landscaping operations on site. You will assist Project Managers and Crew Leaders, learn the full project lifecycle, and spend most time in the field ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

This is a hands‑on role requiring 2–3 years in landscaping and at least 1 year of crew lead experience, with OSHA knowledge and MS Office proficiency. Valid driver’s license is needed.