Landscape Installation Project Manager: Drive Budgets & Schedules

Ruppert Landscape; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape seeks a Project Manager for landscape installation to lead commercial projects from inception to warranty. You’ll coordinate labor, equipment, and materials, ensuring schedule adherence, budget controls, and safety compliance across multiple trades.

Collaborate with clients and subs, review drawings and specs, forecast costs, and manage billing and reporting to drive project performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused with strong adherence to safety regulations and practices.
• Leadership abilities to guide teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings and apply specs.
• Effective verbal and written communication across stakeholders.
• Experience with managing project budgets and forecasting.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and coordinate multi-trade scopes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee landscape/hardscape installation from startup to closeout and warranty.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials across trades.
• Manage project costs and labor hours; oversee billing and financial closeouts.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and cost controls to hit gross profit targets.
• Review drawings, specs, and contracts to ensure compliance and quality.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for timely completion.
• Prepare estimates, bids, change orders, and project documentation.
• Conduct site visits and meetings to monitor progress and safety.
• Build strong client, subcontractor, and partner relationships with proactive communication.

Skills

Safety mindset

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication

Budget management

Team motivation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Ruppert Landscape seeks a Project Manager for landscape installation to lead commercial projects from inception to warranty. You’ll coordinate labor, equipment, and materials, ensuring schedule adherence, budget controls, and safety compliance across multiple trades.

Collaborate with clients and subs, review drawings and specs, forecast costs, and manage billing and reporting to drive project performance and profitability.