Landscape Designer
NW Recruiting Partners
Kirkland, WA, United States
$80K-$85K a year
Full-time
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
28 days ago