Landscape Installation Project Lead

Ruppert Landscape; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Gainesville, VA seeks a Project Manager to oversee landscape installation projects from start to finish, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality targets are met. You’ll coordinate clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to align resources and drive project performance.

The role requires reviewing blueprints, managing costs and billing, forecasting, and building strong relationships with partners.

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset aligned with site regulations.
• Degree preferred; relevant industry experience may substitute for formal education.
• PM certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints and specs across multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial landscape installation projects from startup to closeout.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material procurement while executing standard, specialty trade, and complex scopes.
• Manage costs and project billing, forecasting, and monthly closeouts.
• Maintain accurate project forecasting and cost management to hit gross profit targets.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure quality execution and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare estimates, bids, proposals, change orders, and project documentation aligned with profitability.
• Conduct site visits and meetings to monitor progress, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and partners, communicating updates and resolving issues.

Skills

Safety mindset

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Blueprints interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in construction management, engineering, or business

PM certification (PMP) is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ruppert Landscape in Gainesville, VA seeks a Project Manager to oversee landscape installation projects from start to finish, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality targets are met. You’ll coordinate clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to align resources and drive project performance.

The role requires reviewing blueprints, managing costs and billing, forecasting, and building strong relationships with partners.