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:
- Ensure proper sequencing of work to maximize efficiency
- Client & Internal Coordination
Serve as a key point of contact between:
- 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
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.