Project Manager

Project Manager

About Us:

The Visterra Landscape Group platform is ranked among North America's top 20 landscape service providers. Collectively, Visterra partner companies bring more than 200 years of expert landscape maintenance, enhancement, construction, sweeping, portering and critical winter services with a reputation for excellence in client service.

Incumbent partner leaders guide day-to-day operations with teams that value and prioritize safety, employee wellbeing and dynamic career pathways.

Visterra's Partner companies include Outdoor Pride and Riverside Services in New Hampshire and Massachusetts; Dyna-Mist and Texas Landscape Group in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas; Oberson's and GroundsPRO in Ohio and Kentucky; H&M Landscaping in Northeast Ohio; Land Corps in Tennessee; FullCare serving Missouri and the broader Midwest region; and Clover, serving Alabama.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing commercial landscape construction and enhancement projects from project award through final closeout. This role manages all aspects of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, client communication, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and financial performance to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with Visterra Landscape Group's quality standards. While this position is posted as a Project Manager, it is specifically focused on supporting the Company's Construction Division. During the winter season, the Project Manager also supports snow and ice management operations by overseeing an assigned service area and remaining available to respond to snow events on a 24/7 basis as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee landscape construction and enhancement projects from contract award through project closeout.
• Manage project budgets, job costing, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor expenses to achieve profitability and gross margin objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, property managers, and other stakeholders by providing regular project updates and resolving concerns.
• Conduct routine jobsite visits to monitor project progress, ensure quality standards are met, and proactively address field issues.
• Solicit, negotiate, schedule, and manage subcontractors and vendors while ensuring work is completed according to scope, schedule, and contract requirements.
• Identify, document, price, and manage change orders, obtaining appropriate approvals before additional work is performed.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and contractual requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Support winter snow and ice management operations by overseeing assigned service areas, coordinating crews and resources, and remaining available to respond to snow events on a 24/7 basis during the winter season.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Landscape Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of project management experience within commercial landscaping, construction, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze job costs, protect project margins, and manage change orders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management or construction management software.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between project sites.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regularly works in both an office setting and active construction sites.
• Frequently walks uneven terrain, climbs, bends, kneels, and stands for extended periods while conducting site inspections.
• Occasionally lifts and carries materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Works outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Travels regularly between project locations, customer sites, and branch offices.
• Participates in winter snow and ice management operations and must be available to respond to snow events on a 24/7 basis during the winter season, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.

Benefits:

Visterra offers a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead an important operational function while contributing to the continued growth and success of the organization.

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Professional development opportunities

The above description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Visterra is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v). We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.