Design​/Build Sales & Project Manager

Rooted Landscape is a family-owned and operated company serving Johnson County and the Kansas City metro area for more than 30 years. We specialize in landscape maintenance, design/build landscaping, irrigation, pool construction, lawn care, and tree and shrub care. Our team is committed to excellence, building trust, serving others, and creating outdoor spaces that enhance the lives of our clients.

As a faith-based company, we strive to honor God through our work, relationships, and stewardship. We believe in treating employees, customers, and vendors with integrity, respect, and care while fostering a culture where people can grow personally and professionally.

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Design/Build Sales & Project Manager to join our growing team.

The Design/Build Sales & Project Manager is responsible for guiding clients through the entire outdoor living project journey—from initial consultation and concept development to project completion and final walkthrough.

This role combines sales, light design consultation, project planning, and project management. Working alongside our in-house designer and production teams, you will help clients bring their outdoor living dreams to life while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to Rooted Landscape’s high standards.

The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, solving problems, creating outdoor spaces, and managing projects from start to finish.

• Meet with prospective clients to understand their goals, needs, and budget.
• Conduct on-site consultations and property evaluations.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Present design concepts and project recommendations.
• Follow up on leads and maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Build long-term relationships that generate referrals and repeat business.
• Achieve sales and gross profit goals established by leadership.

• Collaborate with clients to develop creative outdoor living solutions.
• Work closely with our Landscape Designer to develop plans and presentations.
• Assist with project layout, material selections, and budgeting.
• Help clients make informed decisions regarding landscaping, hardscaping, pools, outdoor kitchens, patios, retaining walls, drainage solutions, lighting, and outdoor living amenities.
• Develop detailed project scopes and production plans.

• Manage projects from signed contract through completion.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings with clients and production teams.
• Coordinate materials, subcontractors, equipment, permits, and schedules.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Visit job sites regularly to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate project updates proactively with clients.
• Manage change orders and project adjustments.
• Conduct final walkthroughs and ensure exceptional project delivery.
• Work closely with designers, production managers, crew leaders, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

• Custom swimming pools
• Patios and hardscapes
• Retaining walls
• Landscape renovations
• Irrigation systems
• Outdoor kitchens and fire features
• Drainage solutions
• Luxury residential landscape projects

• 3+ years of experience in landscape sales, construction sales, project management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor living, or construction preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and sales abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience reading landscape plans and construction drawings is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM and estimating software.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Gross Profit Margin
• Closing Percentage
• Average Project Size
• Change Order Revenue
• Customer Satisfaction
• Project Gross Profit
• Referral Generation
• Project Completion Timeliness
• Budget Accuracy
• Commission and performance incentives
• Company vehicle allowance or vehicle
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive team environment

At Rooted Landscape, we believe we win together, build trust, pursue excellence, and invest in people. We are passionate about creating exceptional outdoor spaces and providing opportunities for our team members to grow personally and professionally.

If you’re excited about helping clients transform their properties while managing rewarding projects from concept to completion, we’d love to hear from you.