Sunrise Landscape, an established commercial landscape organization for more than 40 years, is excited about our vision to deliver excellent customer service in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, supported by our 1,000+ employees We are proud to have achieved the Lawn & Landscape Top 100 honor and are continuing to build a great place to work with a commitment to landscape and service excellence.
Position Summary
The Project Manager – Installation Division leads installation projects from pre-construction through post-construction, ensuring accurate scheduling, purchasing oversight, profitability tracking, and operational coordination. The Project Manager partners closely with field supervisors, crews, and internal departments to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget—without directly managing field labor. This role represents Sunrise Landscape's standards of excellence in client communication, operational execution, and financial accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
- Participate in the sales-to-operations hand-off meeting and complete all required checklist items.
- Review project scope, design plans, and client expectations for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify potential extra work items at project start to ensure accurate scope and margin planning.
- Create irrigation buyout sheets and update estimated material costs; review and approve irrigation want lists and purchasing exceptions.
- Collaborate with Project Engineer to ensure items such as submittals, permits, etc. are submitted timely and accurately.
- Identify risk areas (permits, schedule constraints, material lead times) and coordinate mitigation plans with the team.
Construction
- 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.
- Run job costing on every project, aligning expenses and billing to ensure job is run on time and under budget.
- 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.
- Review buyout sheets and payroll data for accuracy and profitability alignment.
- Create agendas and lead weekly operations meetings, driving accountability across teams.
- Review and approve daily schedules and route plans to optimize crew productivity and job sequencing.
- Track and document all change orders, Extra Purchase Orders (EPOs), and client approvals.
- Conduct site visits for progress validation, quality control, and issue resolution.
- Ensure all project activities meet Sunrise's safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Post-Construction / Warranty & Service
- 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 the Assistant Project Coordinator and service teams to ensure accurate handoff for warranty and maintenance.
- Analyze project outcomes (budget, schedule, quality) and capture lessons learned to improve future execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 5+ years of project management experience within landscape installation, construction, or related industry.
- Strong understanding of landscape construction processes, materials, and estimating principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and project management platforms (Aspire, Procore, or similar). Ability to master Aspire ERP program.
- Demonstrated analytical and financial acumen, with ability to interpret profitability metrics and cost trends.
- Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship management skills.
- Proven ability to multitask and deliver results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Horticulture experience is a plus.
Core Competencies
- Project Ownership: Leads installation projects with accountability for scope, schedule, and financial outcomes.
- Financial & Operational Acumen: Monitors profitability, cost control, and purchasing accuracy.
- Client Relationship Management: Maintains proactive communication and builds trust through responsiveness and transparency.
- Collaboration: Partners effectively with field supervisors, purchasing, and administrative teams to ensure project success.
- Execution & Follow-Through: Drives consistency in scheduling, documentation, and operational readiness.
- Continuous Improvement: Uses data and post-project analysis to identify opportunities for process and margin improvement.
What We Can Offer You:
It is our desire to provide you with a workplace that you can grow your career. The compensation for this role is market competitive and depends on experience. Sunrise Landscape also provides you with:
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- 401k Savings Plan with Employer Match after 6 months of employment
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of service)
Sunrise Landscape is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We require proper documentation for all hiring activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
