Assistant Project Manager

Location: Cameron Park, CA | Company: Hemington Landscape Services, Inc.

About the role

At Hemington Landscape Services, Inc., a commercial landscape, concrete, and park construction contractor serving the greater Sacramento area since 1983, the Assistant Project Manager (APM) role is a deliberate growth position designed to develop future Project Managers. Many of our Project Managers started in support or field roles and advanced through structured development and mentorship. You'll work directly with experienced Project Managers and Construction Managers to support projects from preconstruction through closeout, gaining exposure to materials and purchasing, RFIs and change orders, budget tracking, inspections and scheduling, jobsite coordination, client communication, project documentation and closeout, and more. As you demonstrate capability, you'll gradually take on direct responsibility for portions of projects, client communication and meetings, schedule and budget ownership, leadership of Construction Managers, and project accountability and performance metrics.

Requirements

Experience Levels Vary: Candidates with several years of experience in commercial landscaping or a highly related construction trade will be considered at the higher end of the pay range. Candidates with little or no industry experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered at the lower end, with training and development provided.

Skills

• Organized and detail oriented
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Technologically proficient
• Comfortable leading/managing others and making decisions
• Comfortable working in both the office and field
• Strong communicator (Spanish is a plus)
• Motivated to grow into a leadership role
• Aligned with our values of Service, Quality, and Character

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day‑to‑day project execution
• Place and track material purchase orders
• Coordinate jobsite inspections with cities and agencies
• Support RFIs, change orders, and submittals
• Visit project sites to track progress and quality
• Help manage budgets, schedules, and closeout documents
• Ensure nothing falls through the cracks
• Build trust with Project Managers and Construction Managers through reliability and follow‑through

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Long‑term career growth and training

Pay

$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year