Landscape Project Manager
Job Description
Job DescriptionProject Manager – Landscape and Hardscape Construction & Outdoor Living
If you take pride in running clean, organized, and profitable landscape and hardscape projects, we want to talk. J&J Landscape Management is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential patios, outdoor kitchens, segmental block walls, walkways, and related landscape construction projects throughout Northern Virginia.
This position offers a competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives for individuals who take ownership, communicate proactively, and consistently deliver strong results.
Overview
J&J Landscape Management is a high-end, full-service landscape company serving Northern Virginia since 1998. We specialize in designing, building, and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces with a strong focus on quality, professionalism, and client experience.
We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee hardscape and outdoor living projects from contract approval through completion. This role is responsible for coordinating production, managing job costs, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a seamless experience for every client.
What You’ll Do
- Manage multiple high-end hardscape and outdoor living projects from start to finish
- Oversee the construction of patios, outdoor kitchens, segmental block walls, walkways, steps, and related features
- Coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, equipment, deliveries, and inspections
- Review project plans, scopes of work, material selections, and construction details
- Ensure proper layout, elevations, grading, drainage, base preparation, and installation
- Monitor production progress, labor hours, material usage, and job profitability
- Maintain project schedules and communicate updates to clients and internal teams
- Conduct regular site visits to review quality, safety, cleanliness, and progress
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout construction
- Identify field conditions, scope changes, and potential issues before they affect the project
- Prepare and manage change orders when additional work is required
- Collaborate with sales, design, and operations to ensure a smooth project transition
- Maintain clean, safe, organized, and professional jobsites
- Complete project documentation, photographs, job costing, and closeout procedures
What We’re Looking For
- At least 3 years of experience managing hardscape, outdoor living, or landscape construction projects
- Strong knowledge of patios, outdoor kitchens, segmental block walls, walkways, grading, and drainage
- Experience coordinating construction crews and subcontractors
- Ability to read and interpret landscape plans and construction details
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, labor budgets, materials, and job costing
- Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Professional, solutions-oriented approach to client service
- Willingness to take ownership and follow through
- Valid driver’s license
What Success Looks Like
- Patios, outdoor kitchens, segmental block walls, and related projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
- Strong project margins are protected through accurate planning and job-cost management
- Work is completed according to plans, specifications, and company standards
- Jobsites remain clean, organized, and professional
- Clients receive clear, proactive communication throughout the project
- Field issues and scope changes are identified and addressed promptly
- Completed projects generate satisfied clients, repeat business, and referrals