Landscape Construction Field Operations Lead

Absolute Landscapes; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Landscapes is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead field execution for the Design/Build division. Based in Dayton, MD, you will ensure projects stay organized, staffed, on schedule, and built to quality standards.

You will coordinate crews, manage budgets, read landscape plans, and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver top-quality results. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in landscape construction or production management.
• Strong knowledge of landscape/hardscape construction and jobsite logistics.
• Ability to read landscape plans, estimates, scopes, and construction details.
• Experience managing crews, schedules, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project schedules.
• Make sure projects are fully prepared before crews arrive on site.
• Assign and support crews and field leaders based on project needs.
• Lead project kickoffs and clearly communicate scope, schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
• Visit active jobsites to monitor progress, solve problems, and maintain our standards.
• Track labor, materials, and production against project budgets.
• Identify schedule, scope, quality, or budget concerns early and take action.
• Coordinate deliveries, equipment, subcontractors, inspections, and jobsite logistics.
• Keep project information, schedules, notes, and documentation current in LMN.
• Work closely with Project Management, Design, Estimating, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Scheduling

Tools

LMN software

Job description

Absolute Landscapes is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead field execution for the Design/Build division. Based in Dayton, MD, you will ensure projects stay organized, staffed, on schedule, and built to quality standards.

You will coordinate crews, manage budgets, read landscape plans, and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver top-quality results. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.