Landscape Construction - Project Manager

Jensen Landscape - A Monarch Landscape Company; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Gym membership discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading landscape services provider in Milpitas is seeking a Project Manager for Landscape Construction. The successful candidate will manage project finances, lead teams, and maintain communication with stakeholders. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in project management. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, estimating, or field management.
• Experience in construction landscape services preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and financial reconciliations.
• Troubleshoot project issues and manage project team.
• Ensure timely project communication and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Landscape Construction - Project Manager

JENSEN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

Job Summary

This position is the Company's "management representative" financially responsible for the successful and profitable completion of projects. The project manager is to manage and control the scope of work defined in the project contract documents, and establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and peers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, horticulture, or other related field, or 4 years of related experience that may be considered in lieu of the minimum educational requirement.
• Experience
  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, estimating, or field management. Construction landscape services experience preferred.
• License or Certification
  As required by state and federal law; valid driver’s license issued by the state where employed; PM Sills or PMSCP certification a plus.
• Specialized Skills
  General knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, document management, and cost forecasting; ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships; excellent communication and presentation skills; general plant, irrigation, construction, and drainage knowledge; ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications; ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to prioritize responsibilities; ability to analyze and solve problems; supervision experience preferred.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for project budgets, true‑ups, and analysis.
• Responsible for subcontractor and vendor financial reconciliations and negotiations.
• Troubleshoot problems on projects, both in office and on the jobsite, and identify potential deficiencies before they become issues.
• Manage project team (superintendent, estimator, purchasing, and outside resources) in all aspects of project development and completion.
• Work with project superintendent to manage project schedule and ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Manage monthly billing to client and submit final billing including reconciliation of subcontractor billings and forecasting of expenses.
• Manage project cash flow through AR management and pre‑billing of deposits and expenditures.
• Work with project estimator to select vendors and subcontractors, and determine cost effectiveness; write subcontracts or letters of intent as needed.
• Provide leadership to direct or indirect reports to ensure project assignments are delivered on time and to client satisfaction.
• Prepare estimates, change order requests, and cost factors for management purposes.
• Manage all project communication, including submittals, change orders, RFIs, T&M, memorandums, meeting minutes, and revisions.
• Consult with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Review contracts and bids to determine and sell value engineering.
• Work with Purchasing Department to ensure plant materials, site furnishings, and long‑lead items are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.
• Review subcontracts and change orders produced by contract administration to ensure timely execution.
• Oversee project closeouts, including as‑builds, O&M, warranty documentation, and all reconciliations.
• Meet with clients to review and explain project cost, extras, and change orders.
• Act as liaison between project superintendents, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Supervise Project Engineer(s) when applicable.
• Assist, train, and support Associate Project Manager(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

• Opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/AD&D; and supplemental insurances.
• Company Provided Life/AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement.
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty.
• Employee Equity Program.
• Paid Time Off Starting at 2 weeks per year.
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance.
• Take Home Vehicle.
• On‑Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay.
• Referral Bonuses Programs.
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts.
• Education Assistance.
• Best‑in‑Class Learning Management System.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• 1% – 2% commission paid on ancillary gross margin sales.

Pay Range: $120,000 – $150,000

EEO Statement

Jensen Landscape Services is an Equal Opportunity & is an E-Verify participating Employer. Jensen Landscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay Employer.