Assistant Project Manager - Urban Soil Landscape, Inc.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and resourceful Assistant Project Manager (APM) with landscape experience or Associates degree in landscape design to provide support to the company owner and our crews. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. The APM will help with plant procurement, landscape design, scheduling, and client communication to ensure jobs move forward smoothly and efficiently. The APM will also respond to time-sensitive field needs, troubleshooting calls, and logistical tasks to support the field crews and company owner.

Project Support

• Maintain accurate and up to date crew assignment status per job.
• Help track project milestones and maintain up to date documentation.

Client Communication & Updates

• Follow up on client questions or changes and relay them to project crew chiefs
• Assist in documenting changes or issues on active job sites

Specialty Procurement & Material Sourcing

• Research, source, and procure specialty plants and construction materials that are not readily available through regular suppliers.
• Track orders, coordinate deliveries, and manage relationships with vendors.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to keep projects on schedule.

Problem Solving & Field Support

• Handle one-off field tasks such as hot shot deliveries, troubleshooting client issues indirectly related to projects, or managing unexpected site issues including miscellaneous client requests.
• Respond to emergency or last minute project needs that don’t warrant a full crew deployment.

Logistics

• Handle plant deliveries and other errands as needed to support operations.
• Provide additional support to ensure project execution and client satisfaction.

Skills & Requirements

• An associate degree in horticulture or a minimum of two years (2) industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrate excellent professional communications skills, with a clear ability to build relationships.
• Computer proficiency - Mac/Windows and the ability to learn and master Realtime Landscape design program.
• A valid California Driver’s License