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
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Lead day-to-day execution of landscape construction and hardscape installation projects
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Supervise, mentor, and develop field crews while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards
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Read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, grading plans, and landscape designs
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Coordinate project schedules, labor resources, materials, equipment, and subcontractors as needed
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Monitor project progress and communicate updates to management and clients
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Ensure installations meet company quality standards and project specifications
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Oversee site preparation, layout, construction sequencing, and final project completion
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Proactively identify and resolve field challenges to minimize delays and maintain project timelines
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Maintain safe, organized, and efficient job sites
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Assist with project estimating, budgeting, and scope development when required
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Track materials, equipment usage, and project documentation
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in landscape construction, hardscape installation, site work, masonry, or related construction fields
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Previous experience leading crews or managing field operations
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Strong understanding of landscape construction methods and project execution
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Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and construction drawings
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Experience coordinating multiple tasks and maintaining project schedules
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Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
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Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
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Ability to work outdoors and perform physical aspects of the job when necessary
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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.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
