Project Manager - Commercial Landscaping

Whitlam Landscapes Pty Ltd | Sydney NSW

$60–$65 per hour + superannuation + company vehicle + bonuses

About Whitlam Landscapes

Whitlam Landscapes is a commercial landscape construction company delivering projects across Sydney. As our project pipeline grows, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple sites and take responsibility for project delivery, team coordination and commercial performance.

About the role

Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will manage projects from tender handover through to practical completion and defects close out.

This is a predominantly site based role, working across multiple projects. Office attendance is expected approximately once per week, or as required for project reviews, planning and coordination.

Key responsibilities

Project planning and delivery

- Manage multiple landscape construction projects against agreed programmes, budgets and quality requirements.
- Review tender handover documents, subcontract requirements, drawings, specifications and scope inclusions.
- Prepare and maintain construction programmes and short-term lookaheads.
- Coordinate access, deliveries, plant and work sequencing with builders and other trades.
- Identify constraints early, raise RFIs and resolve issues before they affect delivery.
- Attend site meetings and report on progress, risks and upcoming requirements.

Team and subcontractor management

- Manage and support foremen, providing clear priorities and delivery expectations.




- Allocate crews across projects according to programme requirements and available resources.
- Monitor productivity and address resourcing or performance issues.
- Source, assess and engage subcontractors within agreed approval limits.
- Define subcontractor scopes and manage their programme, quality and performance.

Procurement and cost control

- Procure materials, equipment and services in line with project budgets and programmes.
- Review supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and confirm lead times.
- Coordinate material approvals, samples, deliveries and site storage requirements.
- Monitor labour, material, subcontractor and plant costs.
- Maintain cost-to-complete forecasts and flag potential budget overruns early.
- Review supplier and subcontractor claims against completed work and agreed terms.

Claims and variations

- Prepare and submit progress claims in accordance with contractual deadlines and internal approvals.
- Identify changes to scope and maintain accurate variation records.
- Prepare variation pricing and supporting documentation, and track approvals.
- Maintain records of instructions, delays, site conditions and completed work.
- Identify potential delay claims and coordinate required notices with the Commercial Manager.

Safety, quality and handover





- Oversee implementation of site safety requirements, inductions and relevant SWMS.
- Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, hold points and rectification works.
- Maintain project records, including site photos, delivery documentation and inspection records.
- Coordinate as-built drawings, certificates, warranties and operation and maintenance manuals.
- Manage practical completion, defects close-out and maintenance obligations.

Skills and experience

- Demonstrated experience managing commercial landscape construction or closely related construction projects.
- Experience coordinating multiple sites, foremen, subcontractors and site crews.
- Sound knowledge of landscape construction methods and sequencing.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contractual scopes.
- Experience with procurement, budgeting, progress claims and variations.
- Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital project management systems.
- Current driver’s licence and White Card.
- Relevant construction, landscaping or project management qualifications are desirable.

What we offer

- $60–$65 per hour, depending on experience.
- Superannuation.
- Company vehicle.
- Bonuses.
- Responsibility for a varied portfolio of commercial landscape projects.
- Chance to develop within a growing business.

How to apply

Submit your CV and a brief summary of your relevant project experience to [email protected].

📌 Project Manager | + Super + Vehicle (Sydney)
🏢 Whitlam Landscapes
📍 Sydney