Project Manager

Role Purpose:

The Project Manager – Landscaping will be responsible for overseeing and managing a variety of projects related to landscape development, enhancement, and maintenance across assigned sites. This includes coordinating resources, managing project timelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality horticultural and landscape works, and maintaining compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards. The role also requires effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, landscape architects, and external contractors to ensure that all landscaping projects are executed efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Task and Responsibilities:

 Project Planning & Execution:
Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets for landscaping works. Oversee mobilization, site preparation, and execution of landscape development and maintenance projects. Ensure smooth delivery of all landscaping services, including softscape, hardscape, irrigation, landscape enhancement, and horticultural maintenance.

Client & Stakeholder Management:
Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding landscaping projects, addressing concerns and ensuring quality delivery. Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers, nurseries, consultants, and regulatory bodies. Conduct regular client meetings to review landscape performance, project updates, and improvement recommendations.

Operations & Service Delivery:
Ensure compliance with landscape-related Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Oversee deployment of resources, including manpower, equipment, plants, and materials, for optimal landscape performance. Monitor landscape maintenance and project execution, identifying issues such as plant health, irrigation efficiency, and site aesthetics, and implement corrective actions.

Financial & Budget Management:
Prepare project budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability for landscaping projects. Track and report financial performance, including resource usage, expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives. Support procurement processes, contract negotiations, and variation orders related to landscaping materials and services.

Compliance & Health & Safety:
Ensure all landscaping activities comply with local regulations, environmental guidelines, and health & safety standards. Oversee implementation of risk assessments, safe work procedures, and sustainability practices. Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company policies and environmental best practices.

Team Leadership & Development:
Manage, mentor, and motivate the landscaping project team, including supervisors, gardeners, and technicians, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement. Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs related to horticulture, irrigation, and landscape maintenance. Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and customer-oriented work culture.

Technical Documentation & Planning:
Develop landscaping maintenance schedules, planting plans, irrigation operation schedules, method statements, safety plans, material lists, and life-cycle costing for plants, irrigation systems, and landscape assets.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in landscaping project management, landscape construction, or large-scale landscape maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of softscape and hardscape works, plant species, irrigation systems, soil preparation, horticultural practices, and sustainable landscaping methods.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, safety standards, and local landscaping compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex landscaping projects with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, leadership, client-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage project budgets, procurement, resources, and timelines.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera), AutoCAD for landscape drawings (preferred), and MS Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, especially for onsite operational challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing project needs.