Landscape Design Associate

Lifescape•Denver, CO

10d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Valid drivers 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Landscape Design or related field (preferred)
Aspire and Bluebeam knowledge (a plus)

Responsibilities

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
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
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