Lead Landscape Construction Manager – On-Site Projects

Malibu Nursery & Landscaping; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Sick leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Full-time, W-2 employment

Job summary

Malibu Nursery & Landscaping is seeking a Landscape Construction Manager to oversee residential landscape and hardscape projects from planning through completion. You will manage approximately two field crews across multiple sites, coordinating schedules, labor, materials, budgets, and timelines while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with owners and managers, performing estimating, budgeting, and quality control, and coordinating with designers, irrigation teams, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience overseeing landscape construction, installation, or hardscape projects.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods, materials, equipment, and installation practices.
• Proven ability to supervise field crews and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape construction plans and project specifications.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to resolve field challenges while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Effective communication with clients and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential landscape construction, installation, and hardscape projects from planning through completion.
• Supervise approximately two field crews across one or multiple active job sites.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure accurate execution.
• Assist with project estimating, bidding, budgeting, and cost management.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, crew assignments, and timelines.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and resources for efficiency.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor workmanship, safety, and progress.
• Provide direction and technical guidance to field crews.
• Monitor budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain quality control and client communication throughout.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Field supervision

Reading plans

Budgeting

Communication

Willing to travel

Tools

LMN estimating software

Job description

Malibu Nursery & Landscaping is seeking a Landscape Construction Manager to oversee residential landscape and hardscape projects from planning through completion. You will manage approximately two field crews across multiple sites, coordinating schedules, labor, materials, budgets, and timelines while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with owners and managers, performing estimating, budgeting, and quality control, and coordinating with designers, irrigation teams, and