Job Description

Landscape Designer

Kirkland, WA

Are you an experienced residential landscape designer with a minimum of three years under your belt? Do you yearn for an opportunity to truly express your design-build skills and engage directly with your clients?

If so, our client is eagerly searching for someone just like you! Join a close-knit, locally-owned company that values your expertise and provides attractive benefits.

As a Landscape Designer you will interface with clients from inception to completion, utilizing your CAD design work and project management expertise. 

Landscape Designer Main Responsibilities:

• Conceptual and detailed design of landscape and outdoor living projects for clients including both attached and detached covered structures.
• AutoCAD drafting, Sketch Up preparation, and other preparation design documents.
• Accurate cost estimating in Excel.
• Contract document creation in Word.
• Project management of assigned projects in coordination with the design team and crews.
• Use of survey equipment to document existing site conditions and elevations and to take measurements in the field.
• Engage in open communication with project managers and foreman and report any issues which could affect the project plan.
• Identify and execute best practices concerning the specification of construction materials.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Understand/research permitting requirements for each municipality as applicable.
• Coordinate with engineers for applicable projects.
• Submit applicable projects for permitting.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Report timesheets to manager the Friday before each payroll (bi-weekly).

Landscape Designer Requirements and Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s code of ethics and conduct.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Meet client and team deadlines.
• Accomplish goals in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Experience with landscape construction detailing and methodology.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Medical/Dental Benefits paid at 50%
• PTO: 2 Weeks
• 401k with 3% Matching
  

Compensation: $80,000- $85,000+ + bonus potential

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