Landscape Designer
Lindgren Landscape, Fort Collins, CO, United States
Lindgren Landscape is an award-winning, landscape design/build/maintain company serving Northern Colorado since 1995. Although we are known for creating high-end custom landscapes, we design and install landscapes of all scopes and sizes.
What is special about this role? The Designer position is a hands‑on, full‑time position with day‑to‑day duties that include all tasks associated with designing and selling residential landscape projects. This position requires design skills as well as strong organization and communication skills. The designer will find and capture sales leads and report directly to the Design‑Build Sales Manager, working regularly with the Operations Manager, Project Managers, Construction Foreman, and Sub‑Contractors.
Salary $75,000 to $150,000, including commission, depending on education and experience.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
Meet with clients to design projects and sell installation projects, maintain client relationships
Prepare site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for landscape construction projects
Regularly visit construction sites to ensure client’s vision is implemented. Responsible for all client relations prior, during and after the design build process
Generate plans in CAD and 3D models
Create submittals for estimating and production
Create and process change orders. Assist with project close‑out
Create construction details and dimensioning
Respond to sales inquiries and requests by phone, electronically or in person
Track and analyze sales. Actively pursue new sales opportunities
Research materials and techniques as required
Communicate and collaborate with clients, builders, sub‑contractors, vendors, and co‑workers promptly and courteously
Assist with other duties as assigned
Benefits We offer paid time off, sick time, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and weekly pay.
Education Bachelor’s degree in landscape design or landscape architecture.
Experience
2-3 years sales experience required
3-5 years of relevant experience in residential landscape construction and design required
SketchUp: 1 year or other 3D modelling software required
AutoCAD: 3 years required
Experience with sprinkler and landscape lighting design preferred
Specialized Skills
Estimating and job costing experience
Horticulture background preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record
Hours Hours vary and are dependent on business needs. Weekends may be required to satisfy the workload.
Note: You will be required to upload a design portfolio!
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What is special about this role? The Designer position is a hands‑on, full‑time position with day‑to‑day duties that include all tasks associated with designing and selling residential landscape projects. This position requires design skills as well as strong organization and communication skills. The designer will find and capture sales leads and report directly to the Design‑Build Sales Manager, working regularly with the Operations Manager, Project Managers, Construction Foreman, and Sub‑Contractors.
Salary $75,000 to $150,000, including commission, depending on education and experience.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
Meet with clients to design projects and sell installation projects, maintain client relationships
Prepare site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for landscape construction projects
Regularly visit construction sites to ensure client’s vision is implemented. Responsible for all client relations prior, during and after the design build process
Generate plans in CAD and 3D models
Create submittals for estimating and production
Create and process change orders. Assist with project close‑out
Create construction details and dimensioning
Respond to sales inquiries and requests by phone, electronically or in person
Track and analyze sales. Actively pursue new sales opportunities
Research materials and techniques as required
Communicate and collaborate with clients, builders, sub‑contractors, vendors, and co‑workers promptly and courteously
Assist with other duties as assigned
Benefits We offer paid time off, sick time, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and weekly pay.
Education Bachelor’s degree in landscape design or landscape architecture.
Experience
2-3 years sales experience required
3-5 years of relevant experience in residential landscape construction and design required
SketchUp: 1 year or other 3D modelling software required
AutoCAD: 3 years required
Experience with sprinkler and landscape lighting design preferred
Specialized Skills
Estimating and job costing experience
Horticulture background preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record
Hours Hours vary and are dependent on business needs. Weekends may be required to satisfy the workload.
Note: You will be required to upload a design portfolio!
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