Landscape Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 75,000 - 95,000

Project Manager

Luxury Landscape Construction | Atlanta, GA

Maxwell Landscape Construction is a premier outdoor construction firm delivering high-end residential and select commercial projects throughout Atlanta. We partner with architects, builders, and discerning homeowners to build complex, design-driven outdoor environments.

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead construction execution from contract to completion.

This is a field-based leadership role responsible for schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.

Primary Objective

Deliver projects on time, on budget, and at or above target gross margin while maintaining a premium client experience.

What You Will Own

• Manage projects from signed contract through final walkthrough
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, vendors, and inspections
• Oversee material procurement and delivery timing
• Monitor job cost, labor productivity, and margin performance
• Conduct regular site visits and quality inspections
• Lead weekly internal project meetings
• Communicate consistently with clients, architects, and builders
• Manage change orders and scope adjustments
• Ensure clean documentation in Buildertrend (or equivalent PM software)
• Identify risks early and solve problems proactively

You are accountable for execution. Not just activity results.

Financial & Operational Responsibilities

• Protect target gross margins
• Track committed costs vs. actuals
• Approve subcontractor invoices
• Control schedule slippage
• Reduce rework and warranty issues
• Deliver accurate job forecasts

What Were Looking For

• 5+ years of project management experience in landscape construction, hardscape, sitework, or related construction field
• Experience managing projects $100K$1M+
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, and plant installation
• Ability to read plans and construction drawings
• Experience coordinating subcontractors
• Strong client communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and decisive
• Comfortable using project management software
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

This is not a crew lead position. This is a management role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000$95,000, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential tied to project margin and performance
• Company vehicle provided
• Company cell phone and laptop
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Why Maxwell

• High-end, design-driven projects
• Strong sales pipeline and brand reputation
• Structured processes and operational support
• Growth-focused leadership
• Values-driven business with a long-term vision