Project Manager​/Designer

Location: Gypsum, CO (Vail Valley)
Compensation: $35/hour | $70,000 to $80,000 annually | Potential for $80,000+ in future years
Job Type: Full-Time | Seasonal Flexibility
Industry: Landscape Construction & Design

If you love working outdoors, managing exciting landscape projects, and using cutting-edge technology in the industry, this is the job for you! At Landscape Technology Group
, we’re not just building landscapes—we’re crafting outdoor experiences for high-end clientele in the Vail Valley.

Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive Pay & Growth Potential – Earn $80,000–$90,000+ your first year with the potential to reach $100,000+ in future years.
• Flexible Seasonal Work – Enjoy the best of Colorado’s seasons! Many of our employees take time off in the winter to ski, travel, or relax.
• Outdoor Lifestyle – Work in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Our team loves hiking, biking, rafting, and enjoying the Colorado mountains.
• Job Variety – Includes some part-time work at our retail garden center.
• Team Camaraderie – Join a workplace that values teamwork and fun. We have paddleboards, company rafting trips, a softball team, and regular team picnics.
• Industry-Leading Training – Work with a licensed landscape architect and gain hands-on experience with top-tier software and equipment.
• Career Development – Learn high-demand skills that make you highly valuable in the landscape industry, including project management, design, estimating, and client relations.

We’re searching for a driven, outgoing, and tech-savvy
Project Manager/Designer who is passionate about landscape construction and enjoys working with both people and technology.

• Have 1–5 years of experience in landscape construction, horticulture, or a related field.
• Love the outdoors and want to live in the beautiful Vail Valley.
• Have a strong understanding of
  AutoCAD and other design or estimating software.
• Are highly organized and enjoy overseeing projects from start to finish.
• Have great people skills and can confidently communicate with clients, crews, and vendors.
• Are comfortable with technology
  , email communication, and digital project management.
• Want to grow in a company where your skills are valued, and you can take on more responsibility over time.

• Have no experience in
  landscape or construction project management.
• Prefer working in an office all day rather than spending time outdoors.
• Struggle with technology, communication, or organization.
• Are looking for a corporate environment
  —this is a hands-on, high-energy role!
• Wouldn’t want to work in an all-hands-on-deck environment including our retail garden center during the off season.

As a Project Manager/Designer
, you’ll play a key role in our construction department. You’ll oversee projects, coordinate with crews, and ensure our high-end clients get the best results.

• Project Management: Oversee landscape and irrigation installations from start to finish.
• Client Interaction: Meet with clients to discuss their vision, project progress, and material selection.
• Procurement & Budgeting: Order materials, track expenses, and ensure projects stay within budget.
• Design Work: Use AutoCAD and other software to assist with layouts, plans, and revisions.
• Estimating & Bidding: Work on cost estimates for both in-house designs and projects from general contractors.
• Crew Coordination: Communicate with job site teams to keep projects on schedule and to spec.
• Irrigation & Landscape Planning: Lay out plant materials, irrigation systems, and water features based on best practices.

Technology & Software You’ll Learn:

• AutoCAD – Used for landscape design and planning.
• Revit (3D Modeling) – Exposure to 3D project designs with architects.
• Landscape Management Network (LMN) – Industry-standard software for estimating, budgeting, and time tracking.
• Quick Books – Learn how to manage job costing and invoicing.

First-Year Income: $70,000 to $80,000 (based on hours worked)
Future Earnings Potential: $80,000+ after gaining experience
Overtime Available: Your…