Project Manager, Landscape Installation

Sunrise Landscape•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunrise Landscape is seeking a high-performing Project Manager with proven experience in landscape installation to lead complex, fast-paced projects from pre-construction through completion. This is a business-critical, hands-on, field-connected role focused on landscape construction and installation projects, not a general construction, IT, software, or technical project management position. The role requires direct landscape project management experience and involves owning project profitability and performance, acting as the client-facing representative, partnering with field leadership, and influencing outcomes and quality.

Requirements

5+ years of Project Management experience with at least 1-2 years specifically in professional landscape (REQUIRED)
Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods, materials, irrigation, and scheduling
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously
Experience owning job costing, purchasing, and profitability tracking
Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
Proficiency in tools such as Aspire, Procore, or similar systems

Responsibilities

Own the Project Lifecycle: Lead projects from handoff through closeout with full accountability for schedule, cost, and quality.
Identify risks early (materials, permits, timelines) and drive solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and satisfaction throughout the project.
Build client relationships and identify opportunities to sell additional change orders.
Partner with field supervisors and crews to verify site readiness, design compliance, and installation quality.
Review sod purchase orders for price and quantity accuracy, ensuring margin integrity.
Develop and maintain a weekly profitability tracker, reviewing key metrics such as materials, labor, and margin.
Drive Financial Performance: Run job costing on every project, aligning expenses and billing to ensure job is run on time and under budget.
Maintain a weekly profitability tracker and take action to stay on budget.
Identify and capture change order opportunities.
Lead Client Relationships: Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
Deliver proactive communication and build long-term relationships.
Partner with Operations: Work closely with field supervisors and crews to ensure execution aligns with design and expectations.
Lead weekly operations meetings and drive accountability across teams.
Ensure Quality & Closeout Excellence: Conduct final walkthroughs with clients and confirm punch list completion.
Verify whether any claims are warranty-related and coordinate timely resolution.
Submit project closeout documentation, including invoices, warranties, and service transition details.
Collaborate with Project Coordinators and service teams to ensure accurate handoff for warranty and maintenance.