Landscape Operations Project Manager (Softscape Focus)

Great Outdoors•Ann Arbor, MI

9d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Great Outdoors is seeking an experienced Landscape Operations Project Manager specializing in softscape and understanding hardscape installation to join our Ann Arbor team. This year-round role oversees the daily production of approximately 3 to 4 landscape crews (totaling 6–8 team members) handling Landscape Installation Projects. You will ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of landscape excellence.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in landscape supervision and hardscape/softscape installation.
Strong knowledge of landscape plants, regional horticulture, and design principles.
Ability to read and interpret design plans, blueprints, proposals, and project scopes.
Experience operating trucks with trailers, skid steers, plow trucks, and standard landscape machinery.
Exceptional organization, problem-solving, and team-building capabilities.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations, scheduling, and routing for 3-4 field crews.
Manage materials, equipment, and vendor deliveries for seamless workflows.
Conduct on-site walkthroughs to verify project completion based on scope and quality standards.
Serve as a point of contact for project updates, timelines, and expectations.
Partner with sales and estimating teams to clarify design intent, scopes, and change orders.
Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and proper equipment operation on all job sites.
Monitor project hours, crew productivity, and overall job profitability.
Support hiring, training, onboarding, and morale-building for field crew members.
Lead execution for spring startup, summer peak, fall cleanup, and winter snow operations.
Track and log project progress using photos, detailed notes, and field reports.