Job Description Job Description
Absolute Landscapes is looking for an experienced Production Manager to help lead the field execution of our growing Design/Build division. This role works closely with our Design/Build Division Manager and is responsible for keeping landscape construction projects organized, properly staffed, on schedule, and built to our quality standards.
Absolute Landscapes is an established landscape design, construction, and maintenance company serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Central Maryland area. For more than 25 years, we have built our reputation on quality work, strong relationships, and a team-oriented approach.
What You'll Do
- Plan and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project schedules.
- Make sure projects are fully prepared before crews arrive on site.
- Assign and support crews and field leaders based on project needs.
- Lead project kickoffs and clearly communicate scope, schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
- Visit active jobsites to monitor progress, solve problems, and maintain our standards.
- Track labor, materials, and production against project budgets.
- Identify schedule, scope, quality, or budget concerns early and take action.
- Coordinate deliveries, equipment, subcontractors, inspections, and jobsite logistics.
- Keep project information, schedules, notes, and documentation current in LMN.
- Work closely with Project Management, Design, Estimating, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in landscape construction, production management, project coordination, or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of landscape and hardscape construction, planting, grading, drainage, and jobsite logistics.
- Ability to read landscape plans, estimates, scopes, and construction details.
- Experience managing crews, schedules, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Understanding of labor efficiency, job budgets, and field productivity.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt as conditions change.
- Experience with LMN or similar landscape management software is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between the office, vendors, and jobsites.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT certification.
Who Will Succeed in This Role
You are proactive, organized, and comfortable taking ownership. You see problems early, communicate clearly, hold people accountable, and make sure field teams have what they need to be successful.
If you enjoy leading people, solving problems, and turning well-planned projects into high-quality finished work, we'd like to hear from you.
Location: Dayton, Maryland (Howard County)
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday (weekends as necessary)
Company Description
Absolute Landscapes is an established landscape design, construction, and maintenance company serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Central Maryland area. For more than 25 years, we have built our reputation on quality work, strong relationships, and a team-oriented approach.
Company Description Absolute Landscapes is an established landscape design, construction, and maintenance company serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Central Maryland area. For more than 25 years, we have built our reputation on quality work, strong relationships, and a team-oriented approach.
