Landscape Designer

Lindgren Landscape•Fort Collins, CO

31d•$65,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Lindgren Landscape is an award-winning landscape design, build, and maintenance company serving Northern Colorado since 1995. The Landscape Designer is a hands-on, full-time position responsible for the day-to-day design and sale of residential landscape projects, from finding and capturing sales leads through project close-out. The role combines landscape design skills with strong organization and communication abilities. The Designer reports directly to the Design-Build Sales Manager and works regularly with the Operations Manager, Project Managers, Construction Foremen, and subcontractors. Compensation is $65,000 to $150,000, including commission, depending on education and experience. Hours vary according to business needs, and weekends may be needed to meet workload demands. Applicants are required to upload a design portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in landscape design or landscape architecture.
2–3 years of sales experience.
3–5 years of relevant experience in residential landscape construction and design.
At least 1 year of experience with SketchUp or other 3D modeling software.
At least 3 years of AutoCAD experience.
Estimating and job costing experience.
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record; must be willing to provide a copy.
Ability and willingness to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Must upload a design portfolio.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sprinkler and landscape lighting design.
Horticulture background.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients to design projects and sell installation projects, while maintaining collections and client relationships.
Prepare site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for landscape construction projects.
Visit construction sites regularly to ensure the client's vision is implemented.
Manage client relations before, during, and after the design-build process.
Generate plans in CAD and create 3D models.
Create submittals for estimating and production.
Create and process change orders, and assist with project close-out.
Create construction details and dimensioning.
Respond to sales inquiries and requests by phone, electronically, or in person.
Track and analyze sales and actively pursue new sales opportunities.
Research materials and techniques as required.
Communicate and collaborate promptly and courteously with clients, builders, subcontractors, vendors, and coworkers.
Assist with other duties as assigned.