Landscape Design Associate

Employment Type: FULL_TIMEFull Time

The Opportunity

As a Landscape Design Associate, you will be working with a seasoned Designer assisting them with the design/build process.   We are looking for an individual that is creative, organized, motivated, dependable, and enthusiastic about building beautiful outdoor living spaces.  This is a great opportunity for a new Landscape Design/Architect graduate looking to get into the landscape industry.

  • Position is 70% office and 30% field.
  • Company vehicle may be available upon request during work hours.
  • Snow removal may be required.

Responsibilities

Design / Business Development:

  • Assist Landscape Designers in any part of design/build process.
  • Conducts site analysis, take pictures, and prepare base maps.
  • Meet with Designer clients, design landscape plans & render.
  • Do quantity take-offs and prepare estimates. Make revisions as necessary.
  • Assist with Change Order preparation.
  • Assist with professional correspondence with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Prepare 3D plans for presentations when needed. Make revisions as necessary.
  • Create presentation boards with the Designers.
  • Assist in sales support development.
  • Build relationships to promote sales for company.

Project Management:

  • Assist landscape designers with projects to ensure client satisfaction and project.

Training & Education:

  • Assist Production Team with training classes and programs.
  • Develop graphic techniques through hand and computer techniques.

Warranty Work:

  • Respond to client concerns regarding plant or product failure.
  • Coordinate replacement with Project Manager and Foremen.

Qualifications

Educational and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Design, Horticulture, Construction or Business.
  • Must have valid driver license and clean MVR.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position requires a broad range of skills and responsibilities which include:

  • Creative design aesthetic.
  • Comfortable with selling landscape designs/concepts.
  • AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Rhino and DynaSCAPE knowledge a plus.
  • Understanding of construction process and best practices.
  • Graphic design, layout, creativity, flexibility, attention to detail, deadline-oriented skills.
  • Client management.
  • Project construction supervision.
  • Knowledge of Colorado plant material, and annuals (preferred).
  • Hand rendering and hand drawing.

Competencies:

  • Must possess excellent people skills and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism and handle rejection.
  • Develop and maintain open, two-way communication with all team members.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates a high level of initiative to improve efficiencies.
  • Builds a strong sense of teamwork with co-workers.
  • Displays a positive attitude and is courteous to others.
  • Professional appearance and presentation.
  • Assists in promoting the company to the public in a positive manner.
  • Takes pride in the work performed.
  • Accepts the initiative to take on additional work, if necessary.
  • Listens well and follows directions provided.
  • Shows integrity and consistency in all aspects of performing the job.
  • Attends and actively participates all necessary meetings.

 

Physical Requirements

Physical Activity

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Balancing

 

 

X

 

Bending

 

 

X

 

Carrying

 

 

X

 

Climbing

 

X

 

 

Crawling

 

X

 

 

Crouching

 

X

 

 

Eye/Hand/Foot  Coordination

 

 

 

X

Hearing

 

 

 

X

Lifting (# of lbs.)                               

 

50  lbs.

 

 

Pulling

 

 

X

 

Pushing

 

 

X

 

Kneeling

 

 

X

 

Reaching

 

 

X

 

Repetitive motions

 

 

X

 

Stooping

 

 

X

 

Standing

 

 

X

 

Talking

 

 

X

 

Walking

 

 

X

 

Sitting

 

 

X

 

Working Outside

 

 

X

 

Valid Driver’s License Requirements

Yes / No:  If a driver, yes

Reason for Driver’s License: Drive company vehicles or personal vehicles from job site to job site

Travel Requirements

Type of Travel: Vendors or driving to job sites

Percent of Travel: 10%

 

NA

Rarely

Occasionally


Frequently

Constantly

Extreme cold

 

 

seasonal

 

 

Extreme heat

 

 

 

X

 

Temperature changes

 

 

 

X

 

Humidity

 

 

X

 

 

Wet

 

 

X

 

 

Noise

 

 

 

X

 

Vibration

 

 

 

X

 

Hazards

 

 

 

X