Who We Are:
James Martin Associates, Inc. is an award-winning Landscape Architecture firm serving Chicagoland’s northern suburbs for over 40 years. We are looking to add you to our Design/Build team! The Landscape Project Director will be responsible for bringing a consistent flow of profitable business to the company while giving exceptional customer service to our clients.

Who You Are:
Do you have a passion for translating a client’s vision into a stunning and vibrant landscape? Join the dedicated team at James Martin Associates as one of our Landscape Project Directors, elevating the lives and outdoor spaces of our clients. This position is in Mundelein, IL and is a full-time, on-site position where you will step into the role of a Sales Guru – collaborate as part of our Design Team to take our clients’ desires from ideas all the way to finished landscapes. Work alongside a passionate team of Designers, Project Directors, and Construction Associates to design and build the ideal outdoor living spaces and landscapes for our clients within their budget and to meet our annual sales goals. At James Martin Associates, enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, long-term growth opportunities, and a culture that fosters collaboration, values your ideas, and celebrates collective wins.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with prospective clients to determine what they are looking for in their landscape project.
• Drive the sales process from start to finish – ensuring timely completion of required steps to develop and propose designs.
• Review regularly with the design team to guide the creation of design concept plans and budgets.
• Create landscape design estimates and develop well-written proposals using our Aspire database.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure projects meet expectations and crews are producing the work within allotted hours and material costs.
• Provide a high level of communication with clients including regular design updates, project progression, discussion and processing of change orders, and final review of the completed work.
• Help with recruitment and training of new interns and associates.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 Years experience in Residential Landscape Design and Sales.
• Degree in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture preferred.
• Ability to read and create construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe, and Microsoft Office required.
• Knowledge of local plants and construction materials.
• Knowledge of Aspire and Lumion strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills – bilingual a plus.
• Effective problem-solving skills and highly organized.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $70,000 - $90,000 + Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• 401K Plan with company matching (after 90-day Introductory Period)
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance (after 60-Day Introductory Period)
• PTO beginning at 16 days/year
• Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Mundelein, IL 60060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person