Project Manager - Landscape Design & Construction

Overview: Hinish Design Collective, an innovative landscape design and construction studio in Hollywood, seeks a motivated individual to manage high-end projects ($75,000 to $1 million budgets). This role begins as a one-year apprenticeship working directly with the principal. First-year compensation is $5,500 per month, plus PTO and mileage. After the first year, pay increases to $7,500 per month with benefits, PTO, and bonuses.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of direct, hands-on construction experience across multiple trades (masonry, landscaping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, steel fabrication).
• Outstanding communication skills for liaising between principal, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• A design-oriented eye with ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings and make detail decisions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to exceeding expectations.
• Strong client-focused ethic; client interests must guide all decisions.
• Excellent time-management and forward-planning skills.
• Ability to foresee and prevent potential errors.
• Experience managing teams in fast-paced settings.
• Must be on call between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM with a flexible, adaptable schedule.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites daily; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site visits at job locations throughout Los Angeles.
• Facilitate communication between Principal and subcontractors.
• Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs for bids.
• Obtain material and labor quotes for upcoming projects.
• Manage material orders, scheduling, and expense tracking.
• Evaluate constructed elements and determine design details on site.
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Uphold design integrity and propose solutions that preserve design intent.
• Establish elevations and layout/mark designs on site.
• Make rapid decisions and adjust direction as needed.
• Supervise teams of 10+ while managing 3–5 projects of varying scales simultaneously.

Required Documentation

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Examples of completed projects with a description of your role in each.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and project portfolio as described above. Start Date: January 2026.