_Siteworks Landscape – Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER

Produced by Matt Gorgolinski CEO & Principal Recruiter Big League Talent co.

ABOUT US Siteworks has spent the past 32 years building some of the finest residential landscapes throughout the Bay Area—becoming the market leader by earning the trust of top GCs, architects, and clients who expect the best.

Our garden building standards include meticulous attention to detail, the finest craftsmanship and an exceptional level of professionalism not often experienced in the landscape contracting industry.

Siteworks is proud to work with the most prestigious landscape architects and the finest general contractors in the Bay Area to provide homeowners with an experience that will be positive and a garden that will be enjoyed for decades to come.

OUR “WHY SITEWORKS” UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION With Siteworks, the design and details you created with your landscape architect are realized. Our job is to provide the expertise to help the vision come to fruition.

No need to manage multiple independent parties. We are your single point of contact and resource to build your entire project.

Each project is managed by an experienced team. Our field superintendent, whose sole focus is building projects, and the project manger, who watches over costs and material coordination, work seamlessly to insure a smooth process with exceptional communication.

Our craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure that your project will be built for a lifetime of enjoyment and your aesthetic expectations will be exceeded.

Our breadth of experience and knowledge fosters an environment of collaboration and creates opportunities for improving the end result.

The dual role of a contractor is on one hand to protect the client by insuring their investment is not misspent. While on the other not interfering with the quality or visual beauty of the project.

We achieve this by working closely with landscape architects to offer, as a resource, our experience.

Clients appreciate how we manage projects. With weekly progress communication and routine schedule updates, all relevant parties are kept abreast of current and future events.

PROJECT MANAGER Location: Bay Area, CA Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 Company: Siteworks Landscape

Opportunity Overview: Siteworks is expanding its Project Management team with a new, full-time Project Manager dedicated to high-end residential landscape construction. This is an ideal opportunity for an early- to mid-career PM ready to take on multimillion-dollar luxury projects, partner closely with expert Superintendents, and grow within a stable, respected company.

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a structured, detail-rich environment; who enjoys being the organized “support engine” behind exceptional field execution; and who excels at balancing clients’ high expectations, fast-moving project needs, and meticulous documentation.

Core Responsibilities Project Setup & Coordination Receive new projects from Sales/Estimating and set up all documentation.

Bridge communication between sales, clients, designers, and the field team.

Coordinate client introductions and kickoff logistics.

Purchasing & Long-Lead Material Management Own all long-lead purchasing: stone, lighting, outdoor kitchen equipment, and other premium elements.

Prepare submittals, shop pricing, track approvals, and ensure schedule alignment.

Collaborate with Superintendents on procurement strategy and material timing.

Submittals, RFIs & Technical Documentation Build submittal packages, pull cut sheets, and manage document sets in Bluebeam.

Write and track RFIs to landscape architects, engineers, and designers.

Organize drawings, markups, takeoffs, and revisions.

Core Responsibilities Scheduling & Project Controls Develop and update project schedules using FastTrack (or similar).

Lead weekly schedule reviews with Superintendents and clients.

Adjust timelines based on field conditions and material availability.

Billing, Financial Tracking & Job Profitability Prepare monthly billing, support collections, and track progress billing.

Work heavily in Excel to analyze labor, budget health, and cost drivers.

Alert Superintendents to cost or productivity risks early.

Communication & Client Experience Send weekly updates to clients outlining progress, next steps, and key decisions needed.

Communicate consistently with architects, engineers, subs, and vendors.

Deliver both good and difficult news with tact, clarity, and emotional steadiness.

What We’re Looking For Technical Skills Strong Bluebeam experience (markups, submittals, takeoffs).

Advanced Excel skills for budgets, cost tracking, and formulas.

Competence with scheduling software and PDF tools.

General computer fluency, comfort with Zoom/Teams, and organized digital workflows.

Experience Ideal Backgrounds: High-end residential landscape PM experience.

Degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Construction Management, or related field.

Experience managing luxury residential clients and premium materials.

Also Open To: Commercial PMs who demonstrate exceptional detail orientation, soft skills, and purchasing experience.

Estimators who are ready to transition into a hybrid office/field PM role.

What We’re Looking For Personality & Culture Fit We’re looking for someone who is: Low ego, collaborative, supportive— comfortable being the “Robin” to the Superintendent’s “Batman.”

Organized, proactive, and steady under pressure.

Calm, emotionally resilient, and clientfriendly.

Excellent at follow-through, multi-tasking, and prioritizing.

Red flags include: aggressive or hard-nosed interpersonal style, disorganization, creditseeking behavior, or inability to handle hightouch client environments gracefully.

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation $90,000 – $120,000 depending on experience, with potential for higher compensation for a highly exceptional, plug-and-play candidate.

Bonus Structure: Profitability-based annual bonuses.

Typical first-year range: ~$2,500–$5,000.

Grows with tenure and performance, often reaching $10,000–$15,000 for long-term PMs. Bonuses are meaningful and intentionally weighted toward PMs, Superintendents, and Foremen.

Additional Benefits: Standard holidays and PTO package.

Stable, predictable schedule (~7:30–4:30).

Occasional additional hours during peak workload.

No commission; compensation is salary + bonus.

Why Join Siteworks?

Build complex, beautiful landscapes with the best designers in the Bay Area.

Join a company known for integrity, craftsmanship, and relationship-driven service.

Work in a supportive, low-drama environment with leaders who invest in your growth.

Enjoy high standards without burnout culture —challenging but sustainable.

Grow your career through long-term projects, diverse scopes, and mentorship.

Big League Talent Co. Matt Gorgolinski CEO & Principal Recruiter matt@bigleaguetalentco.com