Project Manager - Commercial Landscape Construction

JK Consultants

Tampa, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bidding, Candidate Pipeline, Capital Project, Cash Flow, Change Order Management, Construction, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Gross Margin, Leadership, Operational Strategy, Profit & Loss, Project Control, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Risk, Risk Management, Time Management
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
22 days ago

This is a high-stakes leadership mandate for an elite operational strategist to spearhead a premier commercial landscape construction division. The organization is a market-dominant force, managing an expansive portfolio of high-profile, multi-million dollar capital projects including massive hardscape installations, complex softscape environments, and large-scale urban infrastructure.

The incoming Project Manager will command the intersection of sophisticated pre-construction, field operations, and high-level General Contractor (GC) partnerships. This role is designed for a heavyweight leader who can navigate the complexities of high-density urban development while institutionalizing the project management rigor necessary to protect margins on eight-figure contract values.

KEY LEADERSHIP MANDATES

  • Portfolio P&L Command: Own the financial performance of a portfolio of large-scale construction projects, with direct accountability for gross margin and project profitability.
  • GC & Developer Relationships: Serve as the senior point of contact for general contractors, developers, and owners, securing repeat work and protecting the firm's reputation on marquee projects.
  • Pre-Construction Rigor: Direct estimating, bidding, and buyout discipline to ensure projects are won at defensible margins and resourced for profitable execution.
  • Project Controls: Institutionalize WIP reporting, change-order management, and schedule controls across all active projects to eliminate margin leakage.
  • Field Execution: Drive crew productivity, equipment utilization, and self-perform efficiency across high-density, logistically complex job sites.
  • Risk & Contract Management: Manage contract terms, retainage, and risk exposure on eight-figure agreements to protect cash flow and limit liability.
  • Talent Pipeline: Recruit and develop project managers, superintendents, and estimators capable of supporting an expanding book of work.
  • Backlog Conversion: Convert a strong project backlog into predictable, on-margin delivery while positioning the division for continued growth.

IDEAL EXECUTIVE PROFILE
The successful candidate is a senior construction operations leader with a background in commercial landscape construction, site development, or heavy civil/hardscape contracting. You possess a verifiable track record of managing project portfolios exceeding $25M, owning project margin, and delivering complex multi-million dollar builds on schedule. You combine deep project-controls fluency with the executive presence to manage sophisticated GC and developer relationships.

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY DISTINCT
This role offers command of a high-profile construction division in one of the nation's fastest-growing development corridors. Backed by a strong backlog and an established market reputation, you will have the autonomy to install the operational discipline that scales the division to its next level. It is a high-influence seat with a clear path toward divisional or enterprise leadership.

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