Ready to take the next step in leadership while making an impact with both clients and your team? Designscapes Colorado is seeking an Assistant Manager to help drive excellence across the Maintenance Account team by shaping workflows, mentoring account managers, and building strong client relationships.

Designscapes Colorado

Designscapes Colorado is a landscape design/build firm with an impressive portfolio of commercial and residential projects ranging from large community parks and streetscape design to extensive outdoor living spaces and quiet, intimate gardens. The breadth of our services and experience is vast, but our company focuses on giving each client a customized, one-on-one experience. We view ourselves as partners with our clients, employees, community and our environment. We are a hands-on and client-centric company with a warm culture – join the family!

What You Will Do

In this role, you will partner with the Team Manager to guide day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives while mentoring Client Relationship Managers to ensure quality service and client satisfaction. You’ll lead team meetings and trainings, oversee key processes like scheduling and invoicing, and support staff development. You will also have a focus on key account management, while supporting overall operational goals and ensuring quality and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Support the Team Manager in overall operations and strategic planning.
Coach and mentor Account Managers and Assistant Account Managers, to meet client expectations and company standards.
Assist with team meetings, safety training, and staff development initiatives.
Manage key operational processes including scheduling, invoicing approvals, job cost reviews, and Aspire task management
Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of field staff in coordination with HR.
Monitor quality control and ensure seamless communication and service excellence across all maintenance and enhancement work.
Maintain strong relationships with residential estate clients, property managers, and HOA boards—demonstrating professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness.
Contribute to broader business needs including budget reviews, sales support, snow/ice management, and safety compliance.

Who You Are

You are an experienced landscape professional with experience in account management and proven success leading teams. You bring deep knowledge of horticulture, irrigation systems, and snow management, along with the ability to estimate, plan, and oversee projects. Known for your communication and leadership skills, you excel at developing people, building client trust, and keeping operations running smoothly.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years’ experience = 1 year education).
5–7 years in landscape maintenance or construction, with 3–5 years managing large maintenance teams (50+ employees).
Strong estimating knowledge in maintenance, construction, irrigation systems, or related areas.
Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.
Knowledge of landscape design, property maintenance, irrigation systems, and snow management; plant identification experience a plus.
Proven leadership with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple duties, projects, and work assignments.

Benefits

$100,000 - $130,000 salary + bonus incentives
Medical, dental, vision (50% paid by the employer)
401(k) retirement plan
2 weeks accrued paid vacation that increases with time at the company
7 paid holidays
Life insurance policy
Company vehicle

Maintenance Team Assistant Manager