Landscape Project Manager

Colleague.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bonuses

Education opportunities

Job summary

Colleague. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Landscape Project Manager to oversee commercial landscape construction from pre-construction through final completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, field teams, vendors, and client communications to ensure projects are on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has leadership and organization skills, reads plans and specs, and ensures safety compliance. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s in CM/LA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial landscape construction or project management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial landscape construction projects from start to finish.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, manpower, equipment, and material coordination.
• Supervise field teams, subcontractors, and vendors for efficient execution.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance on site.
• Coordinate with clients, property managers, architects, and internal teams.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with company quality standards.
• Procurement and scheduling of materials, plants, irrigation components, and hardscape products.
• Prepare updates, change orders, and progress documentation.
• Identify and resolve project challenges proactively.
• Monitor labor productivity and project costs to maintain profitability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading plans

Subcontractor management

Budget management

Project management software

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Landscape Project Manager to join our commercial landscaping team in Houston, Texas. This role is responsible for managing commercial landscape construction and enhancement projects from pre-construction through final completion while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial landscape construction and enhancement projects from start to finish
• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, manpower, equipment, and material coordination
• Supervise field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution
• Read and interpret landscape plans, blueprints, specifications, and contracts
• Conduct site visits and monitor project progress, quality, and safety compliance
• Coordinate with clients, property managers, architects, and internal operations teams
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to company quality standards
• Manage procurement and scheduling of materials, plants, irrigation components, and hardscape products
• Prepare project updates, reports, change orders, and progress documentation
• Identify and resolve project challenges proactively
• Monitor labor productivity and project costs to maintain profitability
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies
• Support estimating, project planning, and business development efforts when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial landscape construction or project management
• Strong knowledge of commercial landscaping, irrigation, drainage, grading, hardscape, and site development
• Experience managing multiple large-scale commercial projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Must Have valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related field preferred

The Perks

• 401K with company match
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid-Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Recognition programs and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and industry involvement opportunities

At Colleague, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Colleague promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled.