Design Project Manager

Exscape Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Exscape Group, a rapidly growing landscape design firm, seeks a Landscape Design Project Manager to lead design, business development, and project execution. You will oversee client relationships, design-build processes, and profitability across outdoor living spaces.

The role emphasizes collaboration, high-quality standards, and professional growth within a supportive team. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Landscape Architecture degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of landscape/hardscape design and estimating with sales background.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with Aspire ERP is a plus.
• Strong planning, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to foster a respectful workplace.
• Experience in performance management is desirable.
• Community involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscape and hardscape designs using industry-standard software.
• Lead business development activities to expand client base.
• Manage project pipelines from backlog to completion.
• Estimate costs aligning with profit margins.
• Define scope, review bids, and approve invoices.
• Serve as primary client liaison throughout design-build.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure profitability.
• Schedule 30/60/365 day follow-ups and site visits.
• Foster positive client relationships and exceptional service.

Skills

Landscape design

Estimation

Sales

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Aspire ERP

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Company Description Exscape Group is part of a growing network of high-performing landscape businesses that values local pride and personal commitment. The organization focuses on supporting and elevating existing companies rather than changing their identity, emphasizing cultural alignment before operational changes. Exscape Group invests in both people and systems to help teams expand their capabilities and reach new levels of performance. Team members join a culture that prioritizes collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.

Role Description Join a rapidly growing and award-winning landscape design firm as a Landscape Design Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your creativity, leadership, and project management skills to shape exceptional outdoor living spaces. As a key member of a collaborative and supportive team, you will lead both business development and design initiatives, working closely with clients to deliver innovative landscape and hardscape solutions. The company values professional growth, high-quality standards, and a positive work environment, offering you the chance to make a significant impact on both the organization and the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and practical landscape and hardscape designs using industry-standard design software, tailored to client needs and site-specific requirements.
• Lead business development activities, including prospecting, lead generation, and sales, to expand the client base and support company growth.
• Manage project pipelines by tracking backlog, in-progress, and completed work to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
• Estimate costs for design/build outdoor living projects, ensuring alignment with company profit margins and project objectives.
• Define project scope, solicit and review bids from subcontractors, and approve related invoices to maintain project quality and budget adherence.
• Serve as the primary liaison for clients throughout the design-build process, providing clear and professional communication regarding project progress and construction details.
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of projects to ensure timely completion, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up meetings with clients at 30 days, 6 months, and one year post-completion to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
• Conduct weekly site visits to oversee subcontractors, monitor quality, and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Foster positive client relationships and deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience; a degree in Landscape Architecture is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in landscape/hardscape design and estimating, with a background in sales.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with Aspire ERP is a plus.
• Strong planning, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster a respectful workplace.
• Demonstrated business acumen and personal accountability.
• Experience in performance management and employee development is desirable.
• Involvement in community organizations is a plus.