Job Description

Construction Manager (Landscape & Hardscape)

Residential Landscape Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and oversee landscape and hardscape construction projects from pre-construction through - completion. This role is responsible for managing production, scheduling, labor efficiency, and job profitability, while ensuring high-quality execution across multiple active projects.

This is a field-driven leadership role for someone who understands how to manage crews, control job costs, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction operations and thrives in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Production Management

- Oversee multiple active projects (landscape and hardscape construction)

- Manage daily production schedules and crew assignments

Ensure projects are delivered:

- On time

- Within budgeted labor hours

- To company quality standards

- Monitor job progress and proactively adjust resources to stay on track

Labor & Cost Control

Own job costing and labor performance

Track:

- Budgeted vs. actual hours

- Productivity rates by crew

- Project profitability

- Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve performance

- Work closely with estimating/sales to validate production assumptions

Team Leadership & Field Oversight

Lead and support:

- Crew leaders / foremen

- Field supervisors

- Conduct regular job site visits to ensure:

- Quality standards are met

- Crews are operating efficiently

- Safety protocols are followed

- Train and develop team members on best practices and expectations

Scheduling & Planning

- Develop and manage short- and long-term project schedules

- Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment across projects

- Adjust schedules based on:

• Weather conditions
• Project changes
• Labor availability

- Ensure proper sequencing of work to maximize efficiency

- Client & Internal Coordination

Serve as a key point of contact between:

• Clients
• Sales/Estimating
• Field teams

- Participate in project handoffs and scope reviews

- Address field issues and client concerns quickly and professionally

Quality & Safety

- Enforce company standards for:

- Installation quality

- Site cleanliness

- Safety compliance

- Conduct safety meetings and ensure adherence to OSHA guidelines

- Maintain accountability across crews for safe work practices

Project Types

- Hardscape construction (patios, retaining walls, pavers, stonework)

- Landscape installation (planting, grading, drainage)

- Outdoor living (fire features, seating walls, shading structures)

- Irrigation and site improvements

- Mix of residential and commercial projects

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in:

- Landscape construction

- Hardscape construction Or related construction field

Proven experience managing:

- Multiple crews and projects simultaneously

- Job costing and labor performance

- Strong understanding of:

- Construction sequencing

- Production rates

- Equipment and materials

Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership and team management skills

- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

- Results-driven with a focus on efficiency and accountability

- Problem-solver with a proactive mindset

Comfortable using:

- Project management software

- Spreadsheets and reporting tools

- Strong communication skills (field + client-facing)

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus

- Company vehicle or allowance

- Health benefits, PTO, and 401k Match

Who This Role is For

• This role is ideal for someone who:
• Thinks like a builder and operator, not just a coordinator
• Enjoys being in the field and driving production
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work efficiently
• Wants to have a direct impact on growth, profitability, and team performance

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please respond to this job post and include a copy of your resume so we can review.  This is an immediate hire position.

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