Lead Landscape Project Manager - Public & Commercial

Millis Development & Construction; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millis Development & Construction in Texas seeks a results-driven Landscape Project Manager to own commercial and public landscape projects from planning through turnover, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will coordinate with superintendents, manage subcontractors, monitor costs, and maintain compliance with plans, specs, and municipal requirements while communicating with GCs and public agencies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in commercial landscape construction.
• Experience managing projects (parks, streetscapes, schools, municipal work).
• Strong understanding of irrigation systems, planting, grading, drainage, and basic hardscape.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contracts.
• Strong financial and cost management skills.
• Proficiency in project management and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, buy out, and validate scope, quantities, and assumptions.
• Develop project budgets and cost codes aligned with estimate (labor, material, equipment, subs).
• Procure materials and subcontractors at competitive pricing.
• Develop and maintain project schedule (baseline + updates).
• Coordinate with Superintendent/Foreman to drive daily production.
• Monitor production rates vs. budget and adjust resources as needed.
• Track job costs in real time and manage budget vs. actual performance.
• Identify scope gaps and manage change orders; maintain documentation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for GCs, municipalities, and inspectors.
• Ensure projects meet plans, specs, and company standards.
• Support field leadership in maintaining safe job sites.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Plan reading

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

Millis Development & Construction in Texas seeks a results-driven Landscape Project Manager to own commercial and public landscape projects from planning through turnover, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will coordinate with superintendents, manage subcontractors, monitor costs, and maintain compliance with plans, specs, and municipal requirements while communicating with GCs and public agencies.