Entry-Level Landscape Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to step into a career with real growth and financial incentives? Ready for new opportunities and a clearer path to professional success?

Design Works Landscaping has been in business since 2006 and has grown into a team of more than 30 like-minded professionals who take pride in and have fun with the everyday grind and work hard to “perfect the outdoors.”

We’re looking for someone motivated, a little tech-savvy, and well experienced in landscape construction. You should feel comfortable working directly with customers, leading crews, and communicating clearly with everyone around you.

This position offers a base salary starting at $65,000 with the opportunity to earn an additional $ in our successful bonus and commission programs, like our awesome Project Metrics bonus, PTO bonus, and Group Profit Share. Additionally, we support entrepreneurial culture through a strong sales commission program. Pay is commensurate with experience. We encourage you to present us with your compensation expectations.

We’ve built a strong, supportive culture and we have everything you need to succeed. We just need you.

What You’ll Do

• Use LMN, our landscaping software, to track project efficiency, manage job performance, and lead crews effectively.

• Oversee two to three active projects at a time, typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 in scope and/or one larger project of $100,000+

• Start each job strong by coordinating materials and expectations, checking in with foremen regularly, and stepping in to teach or support when needed.

• Complete final walkthroughs with customers to ensure every project meets Design Works standards.

• On the bigger jobs, you’ll collaborate with our Landscape Designer to fully understand project details, client goals, and design intent.

• Participate in project meetings and work closely with the scheduler and senior project manager to keep operations running smoothly.

• Help manage mornings by ensuring your project crews have the right tools, materials, and direction before heading to job sites.

• Be a confident, friendly point of contact for clients, communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and represent our company with professionalism and care.

• Identify opportunities for upgrades or enhancements and earn commissions in addition to your performance bonus.

• Build strong client relationships that encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships.

• Be an operator during snow season, whether that’s in a loader, a bobcat, or a plow, we can assess where you’re most comfortable and assign you accordingly.

• Help lead snow operations during the winter season, coordinate crews, support during storms.

• Enjoy full-time, year-round employment with well-earned downtime between snow events.

What We Offer

• Base Pay: Starting at $65,000, commensurate with experience. We encourage you to present us with your compensation expectations.

• Bonus Pay

• Commission Opportunities for project upsells

• 2 Weeks PTO + Paid Holidays after 30 days

• Health & Dental Insurance

• 401(k) or Simple IRA with 3% company match

• Company Phone or phone reimbursement

• Company Truck during work hours

• Training & Certification Reimbursement

• Career Planning & Advancement: We’re honest about growth and want to build your future with ours.

• Industry Exposure: Attend vendor shows, represent Design Works, and stay ahead of innovations in landscaping.

What We Need from You

• Must have driver's license

• 5+ years of experience in landscape construction

• Must be comfortable with customer service, sales ability is a huge plus

• Management experience a plus, but not required if you’re a natural leader

• Must be kind, positive, professional, and reliable

• Tech comfort is important, especially with scheduling, software, and time tracking tools