Construction Manager - Landscaping
Location: Vancouver, BC
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: starting at $80,000
Benefits: Company vehicle, extended health benefits, paid vacation
About the Role
Swick's Landscaping is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our landscape construction division throughout Metro Vancouver. This role combines project management, staff leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight.
The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple construction projects, supporting site supervisors and crew leaders, developing staff, managing shop operations, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to the highest standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Operations
- Oversee multiple landscape construction projects from planning through completion
- Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and schedules
- Monitor project budgets, productivity, quality control, and profitability
- Conduct regular site visits and support field supervisors with project challenges
- Work closely with clients, designers, suppliers, and consultants
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop construction supervisors, crew leads, and field staff
- Conduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and career development
- Promote a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment
- Identify future leaders within the organization and support their growth
Shop & Fleet Oversight
- Provide leadership and direction to the shop team
- Coordinate equipment availability and maintenance requirements with the Shop Manager
- Assist with fleet planning, equipment procurement, and operational efficiency initiatives
- Ensure equipment and vehicles are properly maintained and available to support project schedules
Business Operations
- Participate in weekly planning and management meetings
- Assist with estimating, project forecasting, and resource planning
- Support continuous improvement of systems, processes, and company standards
- Work closely with ownership and operations leadership to achieve company goals
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of landscape construction experience
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership, supervisory, or project management role
- Strong knowledge of hardscape, softscape, drainage, irrigation, and landscape construction practices
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record
What We Offer
- Starting at $80,000 annual salary based on experience
- Company vehicle
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Opportunity to lead award-winning landscape construction projects
- Clear opportunity for long-term growth and advancement
- Collaborative leadership team and established field operations
This role is ideal for an experienced landscape professional who enjoys developing people, improving operations, and leading complex landscape construction projects from start to finish.
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
