Construction Project Manager at Orion Placement in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Job description

• Take ownership of landscape construction projects from estimating and planning through successful completion.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team creating high-quality landscapes, hardscapes, and sustainable outdoor spaces.
• Enjoy a four-day workweek during much of the year with a schedule designed around the seasonal nature of the business.
• Work closely with designers, field crews, clients, vendors, and leadership while having a real voice in improving operations.
• Receive health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, smartphone reimbursement, and an annual gear credit.
• Step into a highly visible role with opportunities to improve processes, develop teams, and directly influence project profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Location: This is a fully on-site opportunity based in Washington, DC, supporting projects throughout the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area. No remote work is available.
• Note: Candidates must have proven project management or operations experience within landscape construction or a closely related construction field, along with strong estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and construction knowledge. For recruiting purposes, we recommend targeting candidates with 3+ years of directly relevant landscape construction project management experience.
• You will have meaningful ownership over projects while working with a team that values quality, collaboration, sustainability, and practical problem-solving. The company offers health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, smartphone reimbursement, an annual gear credit, and a unique four-day schedule during much of the year. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on both individual projects and the way the overall operation runs.
• JPC-2218

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape construction projects from preconstruction planning and estimating through execution and closeout.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates, budgets, material requirements, and project plans.
• Build and maintain schedules across multiple crews and active projects.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, vendors, and other resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as a technical resource for landscape construction methods, hardscaping, materials, equipment, and installation best practices.
• Partner with designers and foremen to ensure a smooth transition from design through field installation.
• Monitor project costs, identify variances, and find opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate pricing, project data, and product information within company systems.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout projects and address questions or concerns professionally.
• Build strong vendor relationships and support reliable, cost-effective procurement.
• Train and support team members on equipment, landscaping, hardscaping, carpentry, and construction best practices.
• Work with leadership to improve operational systems, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Proven landscape construction project management or operations management experience.
• 3+ years of directly relevant experience recommended.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction, hardscaping, construction detailing, materials, tools, and heavy equipment.
• Experience with estimating, budgeting, procurement, project scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client, vendor, and team communication skills.
• Comfortable using project management software and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, hands-on construction environment.

Skills

Required

• Leadership
• Organization
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Project management software
• Google Workspace
• Estimating
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Cost control
• Construction methods

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance