Landscape Project Manager

Colleague.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid-Time Off

Holiday Pay

Recognition programs and performance

Job summary

Colleague in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Landscape Project Manager to lead commercial landscape construction from pre-construction through completion. You’ll manage budgets, schedules, crews, and subcontractors while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

You will read plans, supervise field operations, and coordinate with clients and architects to deliver projects on time and within scope. A strong leadership and bilingual (English/Spanish) advantage is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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.

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.

Skills

Commercial Landscape Construction

Project Management

Budget & Cost Control

Scheduling & Logistics

Crew & Subcontractor Management

Irrigation & Drainage Systems

Hardscape & Site Development

Quality Assurance

Client Relationship Management

Safety Compliance & Field Operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

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:

• 5+ years of 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

Required Skills:

• Commercial Landscape Construction
• Project Management
• Budget & Cost Control
• Scheduling & Logistics
• Crew & Subcontractor Management
• Irrigation & Drainage Systems
• Hardscape & Site Development
• Quality Assurance
• Client Relationship Management
• Safety Compliance & Field Operations

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.