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Landscape Design Support (Project Coordinator)

Western DuPa
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Landscape Design Support – Project Coordinator

Company Overview: Western DuPage Landscaping is an established company that has been serving the Chicagoland area and the western suburbs for nearly 50 years. We pride ourselves on our passionate staff whose focus is on quality. We are seeking candidates who fit our core values and can grow with our team, building on our extensive history of creating landscapes that are built to last.

 

Job Title: Design Support – Project Coordinator

Location: Chicagoland and Western Suburbs (Naperville, IL 60563)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Design Support – Project Coordinator to support our design and production teams from concept through installation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing plans and presentation materials, generating estimates and orders, managing material procurement and inventory, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to keep projects moving smoothly. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Plans

  • Base Plans
  • Field Measuring
  • AutoCAD Drafting
  • Renderings
  • Revisions

Presentations & Visual Materials

  • Plant Pictures
  • Hardscape Photos
  • Photo Editing

Coordination

  • Utility Locates (JULIE One Call)
  • Customer Service Requests

Takeoffs & Estimating

  • Takeoffs
  • Estimates

Orders, Contracts & Procurement

  • Work Orders
  • Contracts & Deposits
  • Work Order Hardgoods Sheets
  • Inventory Management 
  • Ordering Hardgoods
  • Vendor Communication
  • Samples

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant design software.
  • Experience with rendering and photo editing (e.g., Photoshop) preferred.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Expertise in both plant materials and hardscape elements.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience in landscape design support, estimating, or a similar role or industry.
  • Familiarity with estimating software such as LMN.
  • Familiarity with hardscape materials, inventory management, and procurement.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: starting at $45,000, compensation commensurate with experience
  • Insurance Offerings: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Additional Life
  • 401k after 1 year with employer matching program