Project Coordinator - Construction

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Full-Time | Statesville, NC | Exempt (Salaried)

Department:  Construction

Reports To:  Construction Manager

Location:  Statesville, NC (Office & Job Sites)

Client Scope:  Commercial & Residential
Compensation: $50,000 – $54,000 Annually (Based on Experience)

Status:  Full-Time | Exempt

About Tim Johnson Landscaping

Tim Johnson Landscaping, Inc. (TJL) is an award-winning commercial landscaping company headquartered in Statesville, NC, with a branch in Charlotte. Recognized as the "Best Landscaping Company" for five consecutive years, TJL serves premier commercial clients — including Class A office properties, municipal facilities, and educational institutions — with an unwavering commitment to quality, service, and long-term relationships.

At TJL, we believe in building careers — not just filling jobs. Our team members experience a culture rooted in family values, mutual respect, and a shared drive for excellence. If you are looking for a company where your contributions are recognized and your career can grow, TJL is your home.

Position Overview

The Project Coordinator is a key operational role supporting TJL's landscape construction and installation division. This individual serves as the central point of coordination for installation projects — from contract award through final walkthrough — connecting project managers, field crews, vendors, nurseries, and clients. This person will manage project schedules, material procurement and deliveries, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation to ensure that landscape and hardscape installations are completed on time, on budget, and to TJL's quality standards across both commercial and residential projects.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional with a landscape construction or nursery background who thrives on keeping multiple projects moving at once and takes pride in seeing a well-executed installation come together.

Key Responsibilities

Project Scheduling & Coordination

• Build and maintain schedules for landscape installation and hardscape projects, coordinating crew assignments, equipment, and timelines with the project manager

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for active construction projects, tracking progress against milestones and flagging delays early

• Coordinate pre-construction meetings, site walks, and project handoffs from sales/estimating to operations

• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors (irrigation, lighting, grading, masonry) as required by project scope

Materials & Vendor Management

• Prepare material take-offs and order lists for plant material, hardscape materials, soils, mulch, and installation supplies

• Source and order plant material from nurseries and growers; confirm availability, sizes, and substitutions with the project manager

• Schedule material deliveries to job sites and coordinate staging with crew leaders

• Reconcile vendor invoices and delivery tickets against purchase orders and project budgets

Client & Field Communication

• Communicate with clients, general contractors, and property managers on schedules, site access, and project status

• Visit job sites to verify progress, confirm site conditions, document work with photos, and support quality control

• Relay scope details, plans, and changes clearly to crew leaders and field teams

• Coordinate punch lists, final walkthroughs, and warranty follow-up at project closeout

Project Administration & Reporting

• Utilize Aspire (TJL's field operations platform) for project setup, scheduling, work tickets, purchase orders, and job costing

• Track change orders and ensure approved changes are documented and communicated to billing

• Maintain organized project files including contracts, plans, submittals, permits, delivery records, and photos

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 2+ years of experience in landscape construction, nursery, or construction coordination

• Knowledge of plant material, hardscape materials, and landscape installation

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Clear communication with crews, vendors, and clients

• Comfortable with scheduling tools, spreadsheets, and email

• Valid driver's license and the ability to visit job sites

• Proficiency with technology platforms; ability to learn and effectively utilize Aspire for scheduling, quoting, and tracking

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality in all aspects of work

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Experience reading landscape plans, planting plans, and hardscape construction drawings

• Prior experience with Aspire or similar field service / construction management software

• Experience with materials, purchasing, or job costing

How This Role Lives Our Core Values

Communication

Keeps clients, crews, vendors, and TJL leadership aligned on schedules, scope, and changes — trust is built through clarity and follow-through.

Quality

Ensures the right materials arrive at the right time and every installation is built to TJL's uncompromising standard of excellence.

Passion

Brings energy and ownership to every project, from the first site walk to the final walkthrough.

Integrity

Operates with transparency in schedules, change orders, and project costs — doing the right thing every time.

Empowerment

Equipped with the tools, training, and authority to coordinate projects and grow into a leader within TJL's construction division.

Insightful

Anticipates schedule, material, and site issues before they become problems and brings creative solutions to the field.

Why Join TJL?

Career Growth & Development

TJL invests in our team's professional growth. This role has clear pathways to advance into project management within our construction and operations structure.

Family-Oriented Culture

Our team members stay because TJL feels like home — long tenure and genuine relationships define who we are.

Award-Winning Team

Join a company recognized as Best Landscaping Company for five consecutive years — excellence is our standard.

Competitive Compensation

Salary range of $50,000–$54,000 commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.