What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Design Works?
Come work with us!
- Design Works has been in business for over 15 years and our staff has over 150 years of combined experience in the landscaping industry, plus 3 landscape architects on staff.
- Design Works has young, energetic owners, who look to expand and love their business, increase efficiency and improve the team’s quality of life
- We love to collaborate with our Team Members and are open to your ideas.
- We foster career paths and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Most positions are full-time, year-round.
- We proudly offer full benefits, Medical, Dental, IRA Match and earned Paid Time Off
- New, top-of-the-line equipment always on rotation.
- Easy Commute – close to a major highway.
- We have a substantial snow plowing operation with large loaders and commercial lots, creating opportunity for plenty of winter work.
At Design Works, we design and build timeless outdoor spaces, and we have been a trusted local leader in commercial grounds maintenance and snow management since 2006. We’re looking for a Construction Project Manager who combines professional skill with people sense – someone who’s organized, emotionally intelligent and thrives on leading others to deliver exceptional results.
This role bridges planning and execution – perfect for someone who enjoys both the structure of management and the satisfaction of seeing a project take shape from design to completion.
In this role, you will lead high-quality hardscape installation projects from pre-construction to closeout. This role ensures smooth job execution by managing crews, materials, schedules, and communication between the project team and clients. You’ll serve as project leader, solving problems, maintaining scope, time, cost and quality.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, organize, and oversee construction projects from start to finish — ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and beautifully.
- Lead and support a field team of foremen and crew members — setting expectations, maintaining accountability, and fostering a culture of teamwork and pride.
- Coordinate scheduling of labor, materials, and equipment to keep projects on track.
- Communicate regularly with clients, designers, and company leadership to ensure clear expectations and smooth project flow.
- Monitor budgets, track progress, and proactively address challenges before they become issues.
- Uphold company standards for quality, safety, and professionalism on every site.
- Plays a large role in the snow removal operations and process, which may include managing sites, plowing, salting, etc.
Preferred Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Experience (internship or professional) in construction, project coordination, or team leadership is a plus.
- 5 years in landscape construction, hardscaping, or construction project leadership.
- Strong professional references required.
- Working knowledge of landscape construction installation, materials, and equipment used.
- Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance, able to trouble shoot, and fix/delegate equipment issues.
- Effectively understands estimates, plans, and budgets and can translate that information to get the best results.
- Proficiency with project management tools recommended (LMN or similar)
- Organized, independent thinker and problem solver, and dependable.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Experience with snow removal operations (for winter work).
- Holds a valid driver’s license, DOT Card. Background check required.
- Strong communication skills through phone calls/texts, communication apps, calendars, etc. Is a must. Communicate clearly and often.
- Adaptable, cares, does what he/she says, owns it, says yes, acts, responsible and tries their best.
- Looks out for the team, is helpful, respectful, and acts with honesty and integrity.
- Business-minded. Follows policies and procedures for positive and expected business growth and development.
Benefits
- Work in a supportive environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration and growth.
- A reliable, professional, and top paying job with performance-based incentives and defined advancement opportunities.
- Competitive salary is aligned with professional roles, commensurate of experience. $67-$75K per year (Level III), $75-$85K (Level II), $85K-$90,000 (Senior Level)
- PTO, Health and Dental available
- IRA with company match
- Work-life balance and typically no weekend work (unless affected by weather/schedule).
- Team profit bonus 3x/year (if company meets financial goals)
- Always rotating in new and advanced equipment to keep things fresh and growing
- Recent pivot in company growth, providing more opportunities to team members
- Company phone/laptop
- Paid certifications and continuing education, association memberships, networking.
Salary ranges from $67,000 to $85,000 depending on experience
Salary : $67,000 - $75,000