Landscape Maintenance Enhancements Manager

Oxbow Pool & Landscape Contractors; California; On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Oxbow Pool & Landscape Contractors is seeking an Enhancement Manager to oversee landscape and site improvement projects from estimating through completion. You will coordinate with Account Managers, Foremen, and subcontractors to ensure delivery on time and within budget, while maintaining clear client communication.

The role requires a solid background in landscape construction and project management, proficiency in Excel, and knowledge of pricing trends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in landscape construction, enhancements, or project management.
• Strong understanding of softscape and hardscape installation practices.
• Ability to read landscape plans and interpret construction documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project management tracking tools.
• Working knowledge of landscape materials, costs, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation skills and understanding of vendor/subcontractor contracts.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and billing procedures.
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform field site assessments to scope project needs.
• Prepare cost estimates for enhancement projects including plantings, irrigation, minor grading, and hardscape.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Sales team to review client objectives and develop proposals.
• Stay informed on industry pricing, trends, and vendor availability.
• Present estimates and proposals to clients and internal teams professionally and accurately.
• Create detailed work plans and timelines for approved enhancement projects.
• Coordinate project execution with field teams including Account Managers, Foremen, and Leadmen.
• Manage project schedules and ensure material procurement aligns with deadlines.
• Ensure subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and performance compliance.
• Provide ongoing project updates to clients and internal departments.
• Track project expenses and align against approved budgets.
• Handle change orders and update scope documentation accordingly.
• Submit progress and final billing in coordination with the accounting department.
• Maintain thorough documentation including timesheets, receipts, material logs, photos, and reports.
• Serve as the main point of contact for enhancement projects.
• Proactively update clients on progress, timelines, and changes.
• Participate in client meetings, site walks, and final walkthroughs.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with Maintenance and Construction teams to ensure continuity and high quality.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Financial accuracy and cost tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Planning and scheduling proficiency.
• Negotiation and vendor management.
• Initiative and adaptability in the field.
• Detail-oriented documentation and report generation.

Skills

Landscape construction

Project management

Read landscape plans

Excel

Vendor contracts

Communication

Driver license (CA)

Job description

Landscape Maintenance Enhancements Manager

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Job Summary

The Enhancement Manager at Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors oversees the planning, estimating, execution, and close-out of landscape enhancement projects—typically generated through the Landscape Maintenance Department. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of softscape and hardscape upgrades, irrigation improvements, planting enhancements, and other site-specific modifications. The Project Manager collaborates closely with Account Managers, Foremen, and subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining clear communication with clients and internal teams.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in landscape construction, enhancements, or project management
• Strong understanding of softscape and hardscape installation practices
• Ability to read landscape plans and interpret construction documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project management tracking tools
• Working knowledge of landscape materials, costs, and industry trends
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills and understanding of vendor/subcontractor contracts
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and billing procedures
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record

General Responsibilities

• Perform field site assessments to scope project needs
• Prepare cost estimates for enhancement projects including plantings, irrigation, minor grading, and hardscape
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Sales team to review client objectives and develop proposals
• Stay informed on industry pricing, trends, and vendor availability
• Present estimates and proposals to clients and internal teams professionally and accurately

Project Planning & Execution

• Create detailed work plans and timelines for approved enhancement projects
• Coordinate project execution with field teams including Account Managers, Foremen, and Leadmen
• Manage project schedules and ensure material procurement aligns with deadlines
• Ensure subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and performance compliance
• Provide ongoing project updates to clients and internal departments

Budgeting & Documentation

• Track project expenses and align against approved budgets
• Handle change orders and update scope documentation accordingly
• Submit progress and final billing in coordination with the accounting department
• Maintain thorough documentation including timesheets, receipts, material logs, photos, and reports

Client & Team Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact for enhancement projects
• Proactively update clients on progress, timelines, and changes
• Participate in client meetings, site walks, and final walkthroughs
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with Maintenance and Construction teams to ensure continuity and high quality

Skills and Competencies

• Project management and leadership skills
• Financial accuracy and cost tracking
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Planning and scheduling proficiency
• Negotiation and vendor management
• Initiative and adaptability in the field
• Detail-oriented documentation and report generation

Schedule & Work Location

• Full-time position based in Napa, CA
• Combination of office work and field responsibilities
• Regular travel to project sites throughout Napa, Sonoma, Marin, and the greater Bay Area for site walks, estimating, project oversight, and client meetings
• Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required depending on project schedules

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Combination of office and outdoor jobsite environments
• Regular field visits to active landscape and construction project sites
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and normal construction/jobsite conditions
• Frequent sitting, computer use, walking, and standing on uneven terrain
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to safely navigate active landscape and construction project sites
• Normal manual dexterity, vision, hearing, and verbal communication abilities required
• $83,000-93,000 annually, paid weekly (BOE)
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, leadership ability, and industry knowledge

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing company

Why Oxbow?

At Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors, the Enhancement Manager plays a key role in improving and transforming outdoor spaces for our clients. This position offers the opportunity to manage projects from estimating through completion while working alongside experienced field teams, Account Managers, and company leadership. If you value quality work, accountability, teamwork, and professional growth, Oxbow is an excellent place to build your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.