Project Manager, Landscape Construction

Project Manager, Landscape Construction

Build Projects. Drive Profitability. Deliver Excellence.

For more than 40 years, Sunrise Landscape has built a reputation for excellence in commercial landscape design, installation, and maintenance. As a recognized Lawn & Landscape Top 100 company, we are growing rapidly and investing in top talent to help us scale.

We are seeking a high-performing Project Manager with proven experience in landscape installation to lead complex, fast-paced projects from pre-construction through completion. This is not a general construction role—we are looking for someone who understands the unique operational, material, and execution demands of landscape projects.

Important Information for Candidates: This is a hands-on, field-connected role focused on landscape construction and installation projects. This is not an IT, software, or technical project management position. Candidates must have prior experience managing landscape construction projects.

Your Impact

This is a business-critical role where you will:

• Own project profitability and performance from start to finish
• Act as the face of Sunrise to clients (home builders, general contractors)
• Partner directly with field leadership to drive execution
• Influence outcomes and quality, not just manage tasks

If you thrive in an environment where accountability, speed, and results matter, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Own the Project Lifecycle

• Lead projects from handoff through closeout with full accountability for schedule, cost, and quality.
• Identify risks early (materials, permits, timelines) and drive solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and satisfaction throughout the project.
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities to sell additional change orders.
• Partner with field supervisors and crews to verify site readiness, design compliance, and installation quality.
• Review sod purchase orders for price and quantity accuracy, ensuring margin integrity.
• Develop and maintain a weekly profitability tracker, reviewing key metrics such as materials, labor, and margin.

Drive Financial Performance

• Run job costing on every project, aligning expenses and billing to ensure job is run on time and under budget.
• Maintain a weekly profitability tracker and take action to stay on budget.
• Identify and capture change order opportunities.

Lead Client Relationships

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Deliver proactive communication and build long-term relationships

Partner with Operations

• Work closely with field supervisors and crews to ensure execution aligns with design and expectations
• Lead weekly operations meetings and drive accountability across teams

Ensure Quality & Closeout Excellence

• Conduct final walkthroughs with clients and confirm punch list completion.
• Verify whether any claims are warranty-related and coordinate timely resolution.
• Submit project closeout documentation, including invoices, warranties, and service transition details.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators and service teams to ensure accurate handoff for warranty and maintenance.

What We’re Looking For (Required)

• 5 years of Project Management experience with at least 1-2 years specifically in professional landscape (REQUIRED)
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods, materials, irrigation, and scheduling
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously
• Experience owning job costing, purchasing, and profitability tracking
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in tools such as Aspire, Procore, or similar systems

Core Competencies

• Project Ownership: Leads installation projects with accountability for scope, schedule, and financial outcomes.
• Financial & Operational Acumen: Monitors profitability, cost control, and purchasing accuracy.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintains proactive communication and builds trust through responsiveness and transparency.
• Collaboration: Partners effectively with field supervisors, purchasing, and administrative teams to ensure project success.
• Execution & Follow-Through: Drives consistency in scheduling, documentation, and operational readiness.
• Continuous Improvement: Uses data and post-project analysis to identify opportunities for process and margin improvement.

What We Can Offer You:

It is our desire to provide you with a workplace that you can grow your career. The compensation for this role is market competitive and will commensurate with experience. As you complete the application process, you will validate your compensation expectations.

Sunrise Landscape also provides you with:

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• 9 paid Holidays
• 401k Savings Plan with Employer Match after 6 months of employment
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of service)

Sunrise Landscape is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We require proper documentation for all hiring activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.