Legal Question in Business Law in California

Can I Act As Project Manager In This Scenario?

Greetings,

I'm a Ggarden/Landscape Designer (NOT a Landscape Architect) working in California, with a standard city business license. I often get asked by my clients, if I could project manage their job, as well as do the design, which would mean, hiring and managing contractors to implement my work. If I were to do this, I would need to charge for my services. So, would it be legal for me to serve as project manager and charge for these services? It seems that things can get a bit confusing when contractors are involved, that's why I ask.

Thanks much!

Rebecca


Asked on 8/27/05, 2:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Can I Act As Project Manager In This Scenario?

The work that you are describing sounds as if it would fall under the jurisdiction of the Contractor's State License Board. If the contract is worth more than $500, chances are you need a license.

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Answered on 8/27/05, 3:41 pm
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Can I Act As Project Manager In This Scenario?

What you describe requires a contractors license. You would be violating the contractors licensing law if you acted without one, unless you charged less than $500 for the entire job.

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Answered on 8/27/05, 3:59 pm


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