Assistant Project Manager (Landscape Division)

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Landscape Division. The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning and execution of landscape and site development projects from preconstruction through closeout. This position partners with the Landscape Project Manager and field leadership to coordinate project financials, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, documentation, and field operations while supporting safe, timely, and successful project delivery.

Essential Functions

• Support overall project planning and execution by coordinating landscape construction activities, project objectives, resources, and requirements with the Project Manager and field leadership.
• Support project financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, job cost review, billings, accounts payable, collections, labor tracking, and cost control.
• Manage change order activities by identifying scope changes, developing pricing and supporting documentation, negotiating as assigned, and tracking changes through resolution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules by coordinating procurement, subcontractors, planting, irrigation, hardscape, site improvements, and other project activities. Monitor progress and assist with schedule updates, delays, and recovery planning.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents to understand scope, validate project requirements, identify discrepancies, and support quality and contract compliance.
• Coordinate procurement and subcontractor activities including plant material, irrigation components, hardscape materials, site amenities, vendors, suppliers, and subcontracted work.
• Partner with Superintendents and Foremen to support field execution by coordinating manpower, equipment, work sequencing, productivity, material deliveries, and changing project conditions.
• Maintain project controls and documentation including contracts, subcontract administration, project correspondence, reporting, RFIs, submittals, cost records, and other required project documentation.
• Support safe and quality project execution by monitoring compliance with project requirements, company standards, quality expectations, and applicable safety practices.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with owners, clients, landscape architects, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams. Assist in resolving project issues and coordinating timely decisions.
• Provide direction and support to assigned project staff through delegation, communication, mentoring, and follow-through on project responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of landscape construction methods, including irrigation, planting, hardscape, and site development.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
• Working knowledge of project budgeting, job costing, forecasting, and contract accounting.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, critical path concepts, delay tracking, and time impact analysis.
• Ability to identify and evaluate changes in scope, quantities, cost, and schedule.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, and field operations.
• Proficiency with Build2Win and applicable construction management and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with field and project management teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations as required.

Competencies

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Financial Acumen
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Integrity

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience will be considered.

• Landscape construction experience required. Previous Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or comparable project delivery experience preferred.
• Experience with landscape, irrigation, planting, hardscape, and site development projects is a requirement.
• Professional experience in landscape construction is required.
• Experience supporting or managing landscape, irrigation, planting, hardscape, and site development projects.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost control, change orders, subcontractor coordination, and procurement is required.

• Ability to regularly visit and navigate active construction jobsites, including standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work at a computer and remain seated for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to effectively observe construction conditions, plans, documents, and computer screens.
• Ability to travel to project sites and other work locations as required.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees - including a superior health benefits package - Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Annual Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company's Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company's CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.