PROJECT MANAGER LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Location: Watsonville, CA
Company: K&D Landscaping Construction
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: VP of Construction
Responsibilities
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Lead landscape construction projects from contract execution through closeout
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Own project budget, schedule, and overall performance
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Align design, field teams, and client expectations
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Own financial performance of projects
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Track labor vs. estimated hours and cost-to-complete
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Forecast margin and protect gross profit
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Manage and issue change orders within 48 hours of scope shifts
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Serve as primary client point of contact post-contract
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Communicate milestones, risks, and updates clearly
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Lead difficult conversations early and professionally
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Maintain a high level of client confidence
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Drive project strategy and planning
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Develop schedules, sequencing, and production plans
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Identify risks to budget and timeline early
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Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
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Lead and align field execution
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Work closely with Supervisors to hit production targets
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Support field leadership while holding accountability
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Ensure projects are built to K&D quality standards
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Manage project documentation and systems
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Oversee RFIs, submittals, and change documentation
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Maintain accurate data in Aspire and internal systems
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Ensure financials and schedules are always current
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Own project closeout
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Financial reconciliation and final billing
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Client walkthrough and sign-off
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Clean transition to maintenance when applicable
Working Conditions
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Office-based with frequent jobsite visits
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Fast-paced environment managing multiple high-value projects
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High accountability with clear ownership expectations
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Collaboration across design, field, and leadership teams
Compensation & Benefits
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$90,000 $120,000 (based on experience)
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Bi-annual performance bonuses
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Health insurance (Kaiser plan)
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401(k) with company match
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Paid vacation and sick time
What Success Looks Like
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Projects finish on schedule and within budget
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Gross profit meets or exceeds targets
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Labor performance is controlled and predictable
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Change orders are timely and clean
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Clients feel confident and informed
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No end-of-job financial surprises
Offered compensation: $90,000/yr - $120,000/yr
- CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite (optional)
- Landscape construction estimating (optional)
- Landscape Industry
- Minimum of 3 years Landscape project management (optional)
- Valid Driver's License
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
