Eric Watson
Marietta
Summary
Construction Management graduate with field and project management experience in landscape construction, carpentry, and sitework. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, estimating, scheduling, material coordination, equipment operation, erosion control, and crew management. Strong hands-on construction background with the ability to support projects from field layout through completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager, Landscape Construction
New Life
Norcross
01.2025 - Current
- Managed landscape construction operations for residential and commercial projects, coordinating crews, materials, equipment, scheduling, and subcontractor support.
- Coordinated schedules, deliveries, equipment needs, and crew assignments to maintain project timelines and workflow.
- Designed and implemented erosion control BMPs based on site conditions, grading plans, and project requirements.
- Reviewed blueprints and site plans to lay out work areas, mark job sites, and communicate scopes of work to field crews.
- Completed quantity takeoffs and estimate support using Bluebeam for sitework, landscaping, irrigation, erosion control, and material planning.
- Tracked project costs, reviewed production metrics, supported billing processes, and reported profit/loss status to ensure financial accuracy.
- Developed field work plans for crews to optimize sequencing, layout, material staging, and set daily production goals.
- Interpreted grading, drainage, and survey-related information to support field layout and installation accuracy.
Field Intern, Landscape Construction
New Life
Norcross
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with field layout, blueprint interpretation, and installation of erosion control, grading, planting, sod, drainage, and hardscape, contributing to successful project completion.
- Led and supported crews in daily field operations, gaining insights into project sequencing, production expectations, and site management.
- Coordinated with project managers and field crews to complete work safely, efficiently, and according to plan requirements.
- Operated CAT 590, Bobcat T60, L20, and L35 for grading, hauling, site prep, and landscape construction tasks, ensuring quality and efficiency in site preparation.
- Operated commercial trucks for material deliveries, dump hauls, and jobsite logistics.
Timber Frame Carpenter, Foreman
Joesph Barnet
Marietta
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated payroll, daily crew activities, material planning, and jobsite organization for residential carpentry and timber frame projects, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Completed timber joinery work, including dovetail and scissor scarf joints on 5x12 white oak logs.
- Estimated and staged project materials based on field measurements and drawings for timely construction progress.
- Maintained safe worksite conditions by assisting with layout, sequencing, equipment operation, and daily field planning.
- Performed basic framing, layout, measuring, cutting, fastening, and installation for residential construction scopes.
- Operated construction equipment including Kubota LA766 and CAT TL642C for material handling, site logistics, and field support.
- Supported concrete and rebar work through layout, forming support, and reinforcement installation, contributing to structural integrity.
- Used survey transit equipment to support layout, elevations, and basic construction measurement verification.
Furniture Moving
Hudson's Pack N’ Move
Marietta
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Team communication lifting heavy objects
- Situational awareness of stacking objects
- Packing and ensuring the integrity of clients' belongings
Landscaper
Private Landscaping and Yard care
East Cobb
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Discussing work plans with the client
- Yard maintenance
- Tree and flower planting / Gravel path installation
- Lawn Care Equipment
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw05-2026
Skills
- Landscape Design
- Blueprint Reading and Translation
- AutoCAD Drafting and Interpretation
- Bluebeam Revu- Quantity Takeoff
- Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Understanding
- Measurement and Material Quantification
- Procore / RS Means Project Management Software
- Construction Machinery Operation (eg, skid steers, lifts)
- Power Tool Operation and Safety
- Erosion control - GSWCC Level 1A
- OSHA 30
- Team-Oriented Collaboration
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Level 1A Soil & Erosion GSWCC (Blue Card)
- OSHA Scaffold
- OSHA Scissor/ Boom lift
- Red Cross CPR/ AED
- Stop the Bleed
References
- LTC Chris Hartley, USA(Ret.), Papa Company TAC Officer(The Citadel)
- Kurt Kuehn, CFO UPS( Ret.) Locator X Director
- Joesph Barnet, Log Cabin Specialist/ Carpenter
Languages
German
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager, Landscape Construction
New Life
01.2025 - Current
Field Intern, Landscape Construction
New Life
05.2024 - 01.2025
Timber Frame Carpenter, Foreman
Joesph Barnet
11.2022 - 05.2024
Furniture Moving
Hudson's Pack N’ Move
04.2020 - 12.2022
Landscaper
Private Landscaping and Yard care
03.2018 - 11.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management
Kennesaw State University