Landscape Design Assistant

36 S> Sunset Street   Longmont, Colorado80501

 Phone: (303) 440-7833Fax: (303) 440-6041  E-mail:hr@lidlandscapes.com

ASSISTANT LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

L.I.D. Landscapes,an award-winning company serving the Boulder Valley, seeks a full time Assistant Landscape Designer to support the Senior Project Director.  This apprentice position will assist with design, estimating, and managinga variety of high-quality landscape projects and has the opportunity for growth to a Project Director position.  L.I.D. Landscapes, is a leader in the industry, providing landscape and irrigation services to customers in the Boulder Valley area since 1980.  We are seeking a highly motivated, organized individual to join a fast-paced office.

Assistant Landscape Designer Job Summary

Responsibilities of the position include support for the Project Manager in the following capacities: 

• Develop landscape design solutions from small residential to large scale commercial projects
• Prepare budgets, estimates and proposals. 
• Assist with coordination and supervision of construction crews, including subcontractors.
• Perform clientcommunications and customer service throughout the project. 
• Create prints as required for client presentations.
• Work diligently to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Perform administrative assignments, as needed

Assistant Landscape DesignerJob Skills

Essential competencies and characteristics:

• Creative, residential landscape design ability.
• Strong plant knowledge
• Computer based design and graphic presentation skills
• Landscape construction knowledge for all landscape services and elements.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with people and successfully satisfy the needs of discriminating clients.
• Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced team environment while managing multiple client and project requirements. 

Assistant Landscape DesignerRequirements

Horticulture, Landscape Design, or Landscape Architecture degree.  3-5 years experience in landscape design and construction, CADand Microsoft Office, Excel and Word computer application experience.   Desirable experience includesphotography and 3-Dgraphic skills.  Must have valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to our insurance company.

Company Benefits and Policies

Salaried position; salary dependent on experience level. Benefits include profit sharing bonus, medical, 401K, generous paid time off, including holidays.  STRICT NON SMOKING COMPANY, Background check, Drug and Alcohol Testing & Policies.  Company information can be found at www.LIDlandscapes.com

Thank you for applying.   Due to the volume of responses received, only qualified applicants will receive a response.