Lead Outdoor Design-Build Project Manager

Air Comfort, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company vehicle and phone

Certification support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Exscape Designs, a leading design-build firm in Northeast Ohio, seeks a results-driven Project Manager to own high-visibility outdoor projects from contract signing to walkthrough. You will coordinate clients, crews, and vendors, develop schedules, and monitor budgets to protect gross margins.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in landscape or construction PM, a bachelor’s in CM or related field, and proven ability to deliver on time and on budget. ASPIRE/ERP experience and certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in landscape or construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business management, or related field.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with ASPIRE Landscape or ERP systems and Microsoft Project preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CLP, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, PMP, CAPM, or CSM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of assigned outdoor design-build projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; coordinate weekly crew assignments and resources.
• Monitor budgets, forecast revenue, and protect gross margins.
• Ensure site safety and adherence to company standards.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors and subcontractors to improve margins.
• Document and track change orders; ensure projects are built as sold.
• Improve project management processes and fleet/equipment planning.
• Lead and motivate crews; manage schedules and time off.
• Participate in Snow Operations during winter and provide event support as needed.
• Track KPIs such as gross margin, invoicing, and operating expenses.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

ASPIRE Landscape

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Job description

Exscape Designs, a leading design-build firm in Northeast Ohio, seeks a results-driven Project Manager to own high-visibility outdoor projects from contract signing to walkthrough. You will coordinate clients, crews, and vendors, develop schedules, and monitor budgets to protect gross margins.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in landscape or construction PM, a bachelor’s in CM or related field, and proven ability to deliver on time and on budget. ASPIRE/ERP experience and certifications are a plus.