Landscape Construction Project Manager Job at K & D Landscaping, Watsonville, CA

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  • K & D Landscaping
  • Watsonville, CA

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For subcontractor, Work at office, Shift work

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