Desert Landscape Design Lead & Project Manager

Schilling Horticulture Group, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Schilling Horticulture Group, Inc. seeks a Field Design Manager to oversee residential landscape design projects from initial field consultations through design development, estimating, contract approval, installation, and post-project follow-up.

The role blends landscape design, drafting, estimating, sales follow-up, client relations, and project management, serving as the primary contact for clients and coordinating with management, vendors, and production crews.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscape design, installation, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with desert-adapted plants and Southern Nevada landscaping.
• Strong estimating, measurement, and material takeoff skills.
• Ability to create scaled landscape drawings and visual renderings, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite consultations to understand client goals, design preferences, and project budgets.
• Evaluate existing landscape conditions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Take field measurements, photographs, and detailed project notes.
• Develop practical design concepts based on client needs, site conditions, and installation requirements.
• Develop landscape designs, planting plans, and scaled drawings.
• Create visual renderings and design presentations to communicate concepts to clients.
• Coordinate project pricing and proposal details with management.
• Prepare detailed estimates, project overviews, and descriptions of work.
• Manage assigned projects from contract approval through installation and completion.
• Coordinate plant ordering, material procurement, and project scheduling with management and production.

Skills

Landscape design

Project coordination

Client communication

Estimating

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Tools

CAD software

Plant knowledge

Job description

Schilling Horticulture Group, Inc. seeks a Field Design Manager to oversee residential landscape design projects from initial field consultations through design development, estimating, contract approval, installation, and post-project follow-up.

The role blends landscape design, drafting, estimating, sales follow-up, client relations, and project management, serving as the primary contact for clients and coordinating with management, vendors, and production crews.