Landscape Construction Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER – LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

Location: Watsonville, CA
Company: K&D Landscaping Construction
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: VP of Construction

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape construction projects from contract execution through closeout
  • Own project budget, schedule, and overall performance
  • Align design, field teams, and client expectations
• Own financial performance of projects
  • Track labor vs. estimated hours and cost-to-complete
  • Forecast margin and protect gross profit
  • Manage and issue change orders within 48 hours of scope shifts
• Serve as primary client point of contact post-contract
  • Communicate milestones, risks, and updates clearly
  • Lead difficult conversations early and professionally
  • Maintain a high level of client confidence
• Drive project strategy and planning
  • Develop schedules, sequencing, and production plans
  • Identify risks to budget and timeline early
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Lead and align field execution
  • Work closely with Supervisors to hit production targets
  • Support field leadership while holding accountability
  • Ensure projects are built to K&D quality standards
• Manage project documentation and systems
  • Oversee RFIs, submittals, and change documentation
  • Maintain accurate data in Aspire and internal systems
  • Ensure financials and schedules are always current
• Own project closeout
  • Financial reconciliation and final billing
  • Client walkthrough and sign-off
  • Clean transition to maintenance when applicable

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent jobsite visits
• Fast-paced environment managing multiple high-value projects
• High accountability with clear ownership expectations
• Collaboration across design, field, and leadership teams

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000 – $120,000 (based on experience)
• Bi-annual performance bonuses
• Health insurance (Kaiser plan)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time

What Success Looks Like

• Projects finish on schedule and within budget
• Gross profit meets or exceeds targets
• Labor performance is controlled and predictable
• Change orders are timely and clean
• Clients feel confident and informed
• No end-of-job financial surprises