Project Manager - Hardscape & Landscape Construction POST NUMBER: 481456

Project Manager – Hardscape & Landscape Construction

Location: Boston
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tool Allowance, Performance Bonus Opportunities

Position Overview

A growing landscape construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee hardscape and landscape installation projects from planning through completion. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing field operations, coordinating crews, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring high-quality workmanship across residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate has experience leading landscape or construction crews, interpreting plans and specifications, managing multiple priorities in the field, and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of landscape construction and hardscape installation projects
• Supervise, mentor, and develop field crews while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards
• Read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, grading plans, and landscape designs
• Coordinate project schedules, labor resources, materials, equipment, and subcontractors as needed
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to management and clients
• Ensure installations meet company quality standards and project specifications
• Oversee site preparation, layout, construction sequencing, and final project completion
• Proactively identify and resolve field challenges to minimize delays and maintain project timelines
• Maintain safe, organized, and efficient job sites
• Assist with project estimating, budgeting, and scope development when required
• Track materials, equipment usage, and project documentation

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in landscape construction, hardscape installation, site work, masonry, or related construction fields
• Previous experience leading crews or managing field operations
• Strong understanding of landscape construction methods and project execution
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and construction drawings
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and maintaining project schedules
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical aspects of the job when necessary
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.