Landscape-Construction Project Manager

Location: Naperville, IL
Position Type: Full-time
Compensation: Starting at $55,000, commensurate with experience

Western DuPage Landscaping is an established landscaping company that has been serving the Chicagoland area and the western suburbs since 1976. You will own a portfolio of landscape projects from client relationship management through project completion. Prospecting and cultivating relationships with homeowners, architectural firms, builders, and other key revenue-generating partners. Success in this role means delivering exceptional customer service, leading productive crews, managing profitable projects, and identifying opportunities to grow revenue.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage landscape projects from planning through completion.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and high retention.
  • Develop project schedules, budgets, proposals, and resource plans.
  • Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
  • Monitor quality, safety, profitability, and client satisfaction.
  • Identify and close enhancement and additional service opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.
  • Support seasonal snow operations and planning.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of landscape maintenance, construction, or related industry experience.
  • 3+ years of project management, account management, or leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of horticulture, irrigation, and landscape construction.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Experience creating estimates, proposals, and change orders.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Preferred
  • Experience with LMN, Aspire, Jobber, or similar industry software.
  • Snow and ice management experience.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Construction Management, Business, or related field.

TO APPLY

Apply with your resume and cover letter to Susan Kucera (susan@wdlinc.com).