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

Compensation & Benefits

What Success Looks Like

Offered compensation: $90,000/yr - $120,000/yr

Experience and License Requirements

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

K & D Landscaping