Mariani Premier Group
Landscape Design Associate Job at Mariani Premier Group in Denver
Mariani Premier Group - Denver, CO, US, 80223
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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
Management
Estimation
Training and Certifications:
Qualifications:
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)