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Assistant Project Manager

Hemington Landscape Services Inc., Cameron Park, CA, United States


Assistant Project Manager - Grow Into a Project Manager Role
Location:

Cameron Park, CA

Company:

Hemington Landscape Services, Inc.

Build Your Career, Not Just Another Job
Are you detailoriented, motivated, and looking to grow into a

Project Manager role ? Do you want handson experience managing real commercial landscape construction projects with leadership that actively trains and promotes from within?

At

Hemington Landscape Services , the

Assistant Project Manager (APM)

role is a

deliberate growth position

designed to develop future Project Managers. If you're willing to learn, take ownership, and step up, we'll invest in you.

About Hemington
Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is a

commercial landscape, concrete, and park construction contractor

serving the greater Sacramento area. Founded in 1983, we're a stable, longterm company with consistent local work and a

familyoriented culture built on Service, Quality, and Character .

Many of our Project Managers started in support or field roles and advanced through structured development and mentorship.

The Opportunity
As an

Assistant Project Manager , you'll work directly with experienced Project Managers and Construction Managers to support projects from

preconstruction through closeout . You'll gain exposure to:

Materials and purchasing

RFIs and change orders

Budget tracking

Inspections and scheduling

Jobsite coordination

Client communication

Project documentation and closeout

This role is ideal for someone who wants to

learn the full lifecycle of commercial landscape construction

and grow into owning projects of their own.

Your Path to Project Manager
This is not a deadend support role. Hemington has a

proven Project Manager development path , and this position is the entry point into it.

As you demonstrate capability and consistency, you'll gradually take on:

Direct responsibility for portions of projects

Client communication and meetings

Schedule and budget ownership

Leadership of Construction Managers

Project accountability and performance metrics

Your growth is intentional, mentored, and measurable.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist Project Managers with daytoday 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 followthrough

Who This Role Is For
We're looking for someone who is:

Organized and detailoriented

Coachable and eager to learn

Technologically proficient

Comfortable leading/managing others and making decisions.

Comfortable working in both the office and field

A strong communicator (Spanish is a plus)

Motivated to grow into a leadership role

Aligned with our values of Service, Quality, and Character

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.

Why Hemington

Clear career path to Project Manager

Direct mentorship from experienced PMs

Stable, yearround local work

Supportive, teamfirst culture

Real responsibility and growth--not busywork

Competitive pay and strong benefits

Benefits

401(k) with 4% company match

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Longterm career growth and training

Ready to Grow?
If you're looking for a role where you can

learn, contribute, and build toward becoming a Project Manager , this is it.

Apply now and start building your future at Hemington Landscape Services.

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