Lead Landscape Project Manager – Public Works & Parks

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

Job summary

Millis Development & Construction is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to own commercial and public landscape projects, drive production, manage costs, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

You will lead planning, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and client communication, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and municipal requirements while maintaining profitability and safety.

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

• Review contract documents, plans, and specifications in detail.
• Perform project handoff from estimating 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.
• Identify long-lead items and secure early.
• Develop and maintain project schedule (baseline + updates).
• Coordinate with Superintendent/Foreman to drive daily production.
• Ensure work is sequenced correctly (grading, utilities, irrigation, planting, punch).
• Monitor production rates vs. budget and adjust resources as needed.
• Anticipate and mitigate delays (weather, inspections, material shortages).
• Track job costs in real time (labor, materials, equipment, subs).
• Manage budget vs. actual performance and maintain profitability.
• Review and approve field time, material invoices, and subcontractor pay apps.
• Identify cost overruns early and implement corrective action.
• Manage project cash flow, billing schedules, and retainage.
• Identify scope gaps, plan conflicts, and unforeseen conditions.
• Price and submit change orders quickly and accurately.
• Negotiate and track approved changes.
• Maintain proper documentation for all contract changes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for General Contractors, municipalities, and inspectors.
• Attend project meetings (OAC, precon, progress meetings).
• Provide clear updates on schedule, progress, and issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with GCs and public agencies.
• Ensure all work meets plans, specs, and company standards.
• Oversee punch list development and closeout.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure first-pass approvals.
• Enforce consistency across crews and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Support field leadership in maintaining safe job sites.
• SWPPP / erosion control requirements
• Municipal and public agency standards
• Permit requirements and inspections
• Provide direction and support to Superintendents and Foremen.
• Ensure crews have clear scope, materials, and priorities.
• Resolve field issues quickly to avoid downtime.
• Maintain accountability for production, quality, and schedule.
• Manage final inspections and punch completion.
• Ensure all documentation is complete (as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals).
• Finalize billing and project financials Conduct internal project review for lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting / Cost control

Scheduling & planning

Reading plans & specs

Communication

Leadership

Estimating software

Job description

Millis Development & Construction is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to own commercial and public landscape projects, drive production, manage costs, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

You will lead planning, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and client communication, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and municipal requirements while maintaining profitability and safety.