Job Description

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Project Manager – Landscape Construction

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Urban Grounds & Gardens | Sydney, NSW | Full-Time

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The Opportunity

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Urban Grounds & Gardens is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Landscape Construction to join our growing Construction Division.

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Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing concurrent commercial landscape construction projects of varying size and complexity, including softscapes, hardscapes, irrigation and minor civil works.

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We are looking for a capable, hands-on Project Manager with strong commercial acumen, proven leadership skills and an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Project Delivery: Manage multiple projects from mobilisation through to practical completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
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- Commercial Management: Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, forecasting, progress claims, variations and profitability.
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- Contract Administration: Manage contractual obligations, project documentation, subcontractor procurement and head contractor requirements.
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- Leadership: Lead and support Site Supervisors, Leading Hands, field teams and subcontractors, driving accountability, productivity and performance.
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- Safety & Compliance: Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, SWMS, company procedures and site requirements.
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- Planning & Coordination: Manage construction programs, resources, procurement, subcontractors and competing project priorities.
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- Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong working relationships with head contractors, clients, consultants and suppliers.
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- Quality Assurance: Oversee workmanship, inspections, defects management and project handovers.
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Skills & Experience

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Essential:

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- Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction project management, ideally within commercial landscape construction.
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- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
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- Strong commercial management skills, including budgets, cost forecasting, variations, progress claims and margin management.
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- Demonstrated experience working with commercial head contractors and administering construction contracts.
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- Proven leadership and people management capability.
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- Solid understanding of construction WHS requirements, risk management and compliance.
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- Experience managing subcontractor procurement, performance and costs.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
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- Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
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Highly Regarded:

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- Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Project Management qualifications or related trade/tertiary qualifications.
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- Technical experience across softscape, hardscape, irrigation and minor civil works.
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- Proficiency in construction project management and reporting software.
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What We Offer

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- Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
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- Diverse commercial landscape construction projects.
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- Autonomy and accountability for project delivery and performance.
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- Supportive management team and established operational systems.
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- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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About Us

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Urban Grounds & Gardens is an established commercial landscape construction and maintenance business operating across NSW and Queensland.

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Our business is built on three core values: Quality, Integrity and Teamwork.

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Apply Now

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If you have the experience, leadership capability and commercial discipline to successfully manage multiple construction projects, we’d like to hear from you.

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Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief outline of your relevant experience.

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📌 Project Manager - Landscape Construction (Sydney)
🏢 Urban Grounds and Gardens
📍 Sydney