Operations Administrator at Pierre Landscape

Operations Administrator – Landscape Construction (Development Role)

Location: Irwindale, CA

Pierre Landscape is seeking a highly organized and driven professional to join our team as an Operations Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a current Project Engineer, Estimator, or Assistant Project Manager—particularly from related trades such as landscape, concrete, or site development—who is ready to take the next step into operations management.

If you’re detail-oriented, thrive on process and efficiency, and want to play a key role in improving performance across teams, this role offers a unique path toward leadership within our Production Department.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: $75,000–$85,000 (DOE) + Performance-Based Bonus

• Excellent Benefits:

  • Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance & 401K (4% Match)

• Structured Onboarding: Includes a 6-month training period rotating through Estimating and Production to learn Pierre’s systems, standards, and project delivery processes before taking full operational ownership

• Impact: Play a key role in streamlining operations, improving processes, and supporting project success company-wide

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the VP of Estimating and Production to ensure production processes are being followed and to maintain the overall flow and coordination of the team

• Oversee Production Department operations and ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed consistently

• Maintain and update the Operations Manual, ensuring processes and policies remain current and efficient

• Support project teams by confirming Daily Check-Ins, project schedules, and reports (labor hours, equipment, and job summaries) are completed in Procore

• Assist with labor scheduling, staffing needs, and onboarding/training of new Production Team members

• Audit change orders, job status logs, and project cost forecasts for accuracy and completeness

• Monitor and track completion of Job Pre-Planning Forecasts, Costs to Complete, and IBR entries in Sage

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure billing accuracy and timely submittals

• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance department performance

• Foster a positive, performance-driven culture within the operations team

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of experience in construction operations, project engineering, estimating, or assistant project management (landscape, concrete, or site work preferred)

• Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, and project documentation

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Experience with Procore, Sage, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred

• Proven ability to lead through influence and improve systems and workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or Organizational Leadership or Project Management Certificate

About Pierre Landscape

For over 40 years, Pierre Landscape has built award-winning landscapes across Southern California. Our success is rooted in operational excellence, teamwork, and developing our people. Join a company that values initiative, structure, and continuous improvement—where your skills can grow into true leadership.

Pierre Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all state and federal employment laws.