Landscape Construction Project Manager

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Smartphone reimbursement

Annual gear credit

Four-day schedule

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Project Manager to lead projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will estimate, plan, and schedule across crews, coordinate vendors, monitor costs, and maintain client relationships, with a four-day workweek for much of the year. This on-site role supports projects throughout DC/MD/Northern VA.

Qualifications

• Proven landscape construction project management or operations management experience.
• 3+ years of directly relevant landscape construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction, hardscaping, materials, and heavy equipment.
• Experience with estimating, budgeting, procurement, project scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client, vendor, and team communication skills.
• Proficient with project management software and Google Workspace.
• Able to work in a fast-moving, hands-on construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape construction projects from preconstruction planning and estimating through execution and closeout.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates, budgets, material requirements, and project plans.
• Build and maintain schedules across multiple crews and active projects.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, vendors, and other resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as a technical resource for landscape construction methods, hardscaping, materials, equipment, and installation best practices.
• Partner with designers and foremen to ensure a smooth transition from design through field installation.
• Monitor project costs, identify variances, and find opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate pricing, project data, and product information within company systems.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout projects and address questions or concerns professionally.
• Build strong vendor relationships and support reliable, cost-effective procurement.
• Train and support team members on equipment, landscaping, hardscaping, carpentry, and construction best practices.
• Work with leadership to improve operational systems, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

PM experience

Operations management

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost control

Leadership

Client communication

Vendor coordination

Tools

Project management software

Google Workspace

Job description

• Take ownership of landscape construction projects from estimating and planning through successful completion.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team creating high-quality landscapes, hardscapes, and sustainable outdoor spaces.
• Enjoy a four-day workweek during much of the year with a schedule designed around the seasonal nature of the business.
• Work closely with designers, field crews, clients, vendors, and leadership while having a real voice in improving operations.
• Receive health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, smartphone reimbursement, and an annual gear credit.
• Step into a highly visible role with opportunities to improve processes, develop teams, and directly influence project profitability and customer satisfaction.

Location:

This is a fully on-site opportunity based in Washington, DC, supporting projects throughout the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area. No remote work is available.

Note:

Candidates must have proven project management or operations experience within landscape construction or a closely related construction field, along with strong estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and construction knowledge. For recruiting purposes, we recommend targeting candidates with 3+ years of directly relevant landscape construction project management experience.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established landscape construction company creating thoughtfully designed landscapes, hardscapes, and sustainable outdoor spaces throughout the greater Washington, DC region. Our team combines professional project execution with a collaborative, casual culture where people genuinely enjoy the work they do.

Job Description

• Manage landscape construction projects from preconstruction planning and estimating through execution and closeout.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates, budgets, material requirements, and project plans.
• Build and maintain schedules across multiple crews and active projects.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, vendors, and other resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as a technical resource for landscape construction methods, hardscaping, materials, equipment, and installation best practices.
• Partner with designers and foremen to ensure a smooth transition from design through field installation.
• Monitor project costs, identify variances, and find opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate pricing, project data, and product information within company systems.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout projects and address questions or concerns professionally.
• Build strong vendor relationships and support reliable, cost-effective procurement.
• Train and support team members on equipment, landscaping, hardscaping, carpentry, and construction best practices.
• Work with leadership to improve operational systems, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven landscape construction project management or operations management experience.
• 3+ years of directly relevant experience recommended.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction, hardscaping, construction detailing, materials, tools, and heavy equipment.
• Experience with estimating, budgeting, procurement, project scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client, vendor, and team communication skills.
• Comfortable using project management software and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, hands-on construction environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have meaningful ownership over projects while working with a team that values quality, collaboration, sustainability, and practical problem-solving. The company offers health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, smartphone reimbursement, an annual gear credit, and a unique four-day schedule during much of the year. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on both individual projects and the way the overall operation runs.