Associate Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Degree or coursework in construction management, landscape architecture, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience; zero to two years of construction, landscape, or field coordination experience (internships count).
• Ability to read (or quickly learn to read) construction and landscape plans, maintain accurate records, and coordinate multiple daily priorities.
• Clear communication with customers and field crews; sound judgment about when to escalate issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn Aspire and other company systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel among local job sites.
• Strong interest in building a career in construction project management.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or seasonal experience in production homes, landscape installation, irrigation, or sitework.
• OSHA 10 training, irrigation certification, or other relevant technical training.
• Spanish language skills helpful for field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned communities and verify lot readiness, access, scope, materials, and installation prerequisites before scheduled starts.
• Coordinate daily work with crew leaders and the scheduler; promptly communicate readiness changes, delays, and resource needs.
• Maintain lot-level installation status and communicate routine updates to builder construction managers within delegated authority.
• Read plans, verify quantities and scope, and flag discrepancies or requested extras to the Senior PM before making commitments.
• Perform installation quality checks and document completion, photos, acceptance, and punch-list requirements.
• Track labor and material usage, verify work-ticket information, and flag budget variances or incorrect coding.
• Own punch-list and warranty follow-up for assigned lots, with clear owners and completion dates.
• Support irrigation coordination and documented watering or establishment responsibilities where applicable.
• Prepare accurate project records and completion information for the Senior PM and billing team.
• Reinforce site safety expectations and escalate unsafe conditions immediately.