Support project managers with administrative and project controls tasks: daily crew check-ins, verify deliveries, enter T&M tickets in Sage, assist with change orders and submittals, maintain documentation and tracking logs, run reports, and perform occasional job site visits.
Join Our Team at Pierre Landscape: Project Assistant Opportunity!
Pierre Landscape is seeking a Project Assistant to join our Production Department. This position works directly under a Project Manager and involves a mix of administrative tasks and occasional job site visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily check-ins with field crews on assigned jobs.
- Review Procore for completed documents.
- Verify delivery of equipment and materials to job sites.
- Enter T&M tickets into the system (Sage).
- Assist with change order entries.
- Prepare submittals for assigned projects.
- Learn to complete takeoffs and change orders for plan changes under PM guidance.
- Generate and maintain project documentation.
- Collaborate with various departments as needed.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Follow up on tasks as directed by the PM.
- Run weekly and monthly reports.
- Maintain tracking logs for change orders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
- Strong sense of urgency and adaptability.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive follow-through and goal-oriented mindset.
- Process-driven and a team player.
Software Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and OST is a plus.
- Ability to read construction plans is a plus.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
- Willing to train the right candidate!
Compensation & Benefits:
- $25-30 per hour.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday time off.
- Comprehensive employee health benefits and 401(k).
Schedule & Location:
- In-office position: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Fair Chance & EEO Notice
Pierre Landscape is a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
This role requires a criminal background check due to job duties involving:
- Access to private and public work locations, including sensitive areas
- Operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, or hazardous materials
- Responsibility for client property, equipment, or secured work areas
All applicants will receive an individualized assessment of their conviction history before any employment decision is made.
Pierre Landscape provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any protected status under applicable laws.
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