Installation Project Manager

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Landscape Forms is seeking an Installation Project Manager (Installation & Service Leader) to drive installation projects from planning through closeout in our Grand Rapids, MI operations.

You will own schedules, budgets, field resources, and subcontractors, coordinating with customers and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time installations that meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Significant project management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience reading blueprints and construction plans.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and field teams.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation projects from planning through closeout.
• Own schedules, budgets, installation resources, and execution.
• Coordinate field activities with subcontractors and crews.
• Review blueprints and specs to understand scope and risks.
• Attend meetings with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, and customer experience.
• Provide updates to leadership and partners.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

OSHA 30

Job description

Overview

The Installation Project Manager (Internally titled Installation & Service Leader) leads Landscape Forms installation projects from planning and site readiness through execution and closeout. You’ll oversee schedules, budgets, field resources, and subcontractors while partnering with customers and internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to our quality standards.

Travel will be significant during the first 6–12 months as you learn our products, teams, and installation processes firsthand, with travel decreasing as you become established in the role.

Who We Are:

Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting. For more than 50 years we have produced site furnishings that help designers and other clients achieve beautiful, functional environments that enhance the experience of outdoor space. Our secret is simple. Design, Culture, and Craft drive everything we do.

What You Can Expect

Support, stability, and the opportunity to grow within a design-driven, collaborative environment.

Landscape Forms takes pride in offering a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, insurance benefits (available your first day), 401(k), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, and paid time off.

How You Contribute:

• Lead installation projects from planning and site readiness through execution and closeout
• Own project schedules, budgets, installation resources, and overall execution to keep projects on track
• Lead and develop internal installation team members while coordinating a broader network of third-party installation crews and subcontractors
• Manage subcontractor schedules, performance, site requirements, and project expectations
• Review blueprints, project plans, specifications, and installation documentation to understand scope, sequencing, materials, resources, and potential project risks
• Participate in project and pre-installation meetings with customers, contractors, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Production, and Supply Chain
• Assess site readiness and proactively address issues that could impact installation schedules, quality, or cost
• Coordinate field activities including schedule sequencing, RFIs, change orders, punch-list items, and project closeout
• Serve as a key customer and contractor contact throughout installation, providing clear communication and resolving project or field challenges
• Ensure installations meet Landscape Forms’ expectations for safety, quality, workmanship, and customer experience
• Establish goals and performance metrics and provide visibility and updates to leadership and key partners
• Evaluate and improve installation processes to increase efficiency, consistency, and support continued business growth

Criteria for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field
• Significant project management experience in commercial construction, with strong knowledge of construction processes and active jobsites
• Experience managing complex projects, including schedules, budgets, site coordination, and project documentation
• Proven experience leading field teams and managing contractors or subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and decision‑making skills with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with customers, contractors, field teams, and cross‑functional partners
• OSHA 30 certification and knowledge of applicable construction permitting requirements
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively during the first 6–12 months, with travel decreasing as you become established in the role

If you’re an experienced construction project leader who enjoys bringing together people, schedules, resources, and solutions to successfully deliver complex projects, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.