Salary: $40,000-50,000, depending on experience
Position Description
The Landscape Designer/Estimator must be thoroughly familiar with designing and estimating all aspects of landscape instruction to include: site analysis, grading, drainage, plant selection and placement, hardscape (patios, walkways, decks, barbecues, gazebos, etc.) water features, lighting, etc.; and be able to manually design the same. The Landscape Designer must have excellent analytical as well as aesthetic skills, provide excellent internal service, and be able to do take-offs. The Landscape Designer will also interface with the company Client relations managers and team.
Skill Set and Educational Requirements
- Preferred Minimum of five years of design experience in the Green industry
- Possess a portfolio of at least ten designs that were installed, with photographs of completed jobs
- Able to conduct a thorough site analysis
- Able to analyze drainage and grading requirements
- Able to calculate related quantities for soil import/export, plants, mulch and labor requirements
- Able to design and estimate quickly and efficiently
- Able to translate designs into working drawings/documents for field personnel
- Proficient in both oral and written communications
- Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel and ability to learn additional software systems quickly
- Proficient in or able to learn customer relationship management (CRM) software
- Proficient in or able to learn goilawn.com and/or Google Earth software, Preferred CAD proficiency
- Able to represent the company in a courteous and professional manner
- Requires minimal supervision
- Able to make effective presentations when required
- Able to deal with difficult and demanding clients in a professional manner
- Working with an internal company team
- Creating wealth for the company and value for clients
- Building relationships and networking with like-minded professionals
- Enthusiastic, Inquisitive, Is self-motivated, Consistent behavior, Strong work ethic, Persistent and persevering, Positive outlook and disposition
- Enjoys challenges and problem solving
- Aesthetically and Environmentally sensitive and aware
Responsibilities
- Interfaces with CRM /Business Developer and ensures that all of client’s concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner
- Conducts appropriate site analysis
- Conducts appropriate environmental impact assessment
- Continually informs and updates CRM as to design progress or lack thereof
- Analyzes all change orders
- Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs
