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Southern Landscape Group, Inc.

Design/Build Landscape Architect/Designer

Southern Landscape Group, Inc., Evington, Virginia, United States, 24550

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Job Type Full-time

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

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

VNLA – Certified Horticulturist

Landscape Architect

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Construction

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