Design/Build Landscape Architect/Designer

Description

ABOUT US

For 27 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia’s premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high-end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily. 

At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients’ lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience. 

BENEFITS

• Culture focused on trust, growth, and professionalism in a team environment
• Team members treated with respect and outfitted for success
• Higher than average industry pay
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and 401K w/ company match 
• Paid time off 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Perform and utilize detailed site analysis for new projects including grades.
• Meet and interact with client and sales person as required to create a cohesive landscape design.
• Make necessary site visits to gain a better understand of grades, elevations, and concepts 
• Schedule and prepare work in a timely manner for Sales Reps, Project Managers, or CSR’s.
• Create construction drawings with details necessary for material ordering, construction and maintenance of products.
• Research and employ new products and features that create client benefits.
• Package a complete take off schedule with design to be presented to Director of Pre-Construction for estimating 
• Create sales packages complete with proposal, designs, 2-D, and 3-D images
• Research products and systems to utilize in our projects. 
• Prepare change order drawings for construction teams and clients on short notice
• Communicate design intent to project managers and team leaders as needed.
• Complete post-job walk-throughs with sales rep on projects and log valuable information in designer’s notebook, as needed.
• Enhance and maintain appearance of client facing documents and title blocking
• Promote company brand with contribution to monthly newsletters or marketing publications
• Navigate, prepare, and submit documentation for local permitting and AEP Shoreline Permitting
• Train and develop Junior Landscape Designer
• Assist other team members as needed for the benefit of the company
• Follows company Mission, Vision and Core Values

Requirements

  QUALIFICATIONS 

• Valid driver’s license insurable by company agent
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Design, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or related field. Must have minimum of 3-years’ experience designing extensive landscape and hardscape projects. 
• Candidate should be proficient in basic computer programs such as Sketch Up, Outlook, Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc.
• Must have excellent mathematical abilities 
• Candidate must be able to read and write English, legibly
• The individual will have a thorough knowledge of all landscaping practices including lighting, landscaping, water features, hardscaping, carpentry, construction, maintenance, and irrigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, job planning skills and mechanical aptitude a must.

CERTIFICATIONS

This position requires that the individual to have or obtain the following certifications within the first year of employment

• VNLA – Certified Horticulturist
• Landscape Architect (preferred but not required)