Landscape Design Associate

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH OUR TEAM! Lifescape Colorado has an opening for a full-time Landscape Design Associate to work out of our Denver, CO location.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Landscape Design Associate, it is your responsibility to assist the Landscape Designer in design, estimation, site inventory and presentations.

COMPENSATION: $60,000-$70,000 per year plus annual bonus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design

• Develop landscape, planting plans in CAD
• Understand irrigation, grading and drainage concepts/design
• Understand planting design concepts (location, size, evergreen/deciduous balance, appropriate plant for space, perennials, plant combinations and textures)
• Produce landscape and hardscape construction details as needed for
• Provide detailed dimensioned plans
• Produce sections, elevations as needed
• Revise plans as needed and prepare all materials/gather samples for presentations Compile plant pictures, renderings, product brochures/info and sketch ups as required
• Complete as-built plans for projects
• Train with all designers on landscape design layout and planting design

Management

• Update weekly task list, maintain Outlook calendar and keep designer updated daily on tasks needing completed to keep schedule
• Update sales cycle on current proposals to ensure accurate pipeline and update client contact information
• Maintain proper Project filing management
• Manage HOA & DRC timelines for submittals
• Assist in city permitting/pulling permits
• Job Pack assembly and submittal
• Train and support Design Interns

Estimation

• Visit job sites on complicated/large projects to better understand and more accurately estimate project
• Perform takeoffs accurately for all landscape materials
• Understand construction methods and practices and how to properly obtain takeoffs and estimate materials and labor for projects
• Assemble accurate proposals following estimating checklist and SOP
• Create budgets in xcel
• Work with and obtain complete & accurate subcontractor quotes
• Create and manage change order process
• Develop irrigation proposals

Training and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Design or related field (preferred)

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with approval from fleet insurance carrier (Required)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written
• Professional graphic presentation and rendering skills
• 2+ years of estimation experience
• Experience with AutoCAD software, Microsoft Office Suite, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Land FX · Landscape design, construction, and horticulture knowledge
• Aspire and Bluebeam knowledge (a plus)