Enhancement Designer

Mariani Premier Group; Highland (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (after one year)

Job summary

Mariani Premier Group is seeking an Enhancement Designer in Highland, IL to support Client Representatives with quality landscape designs, estimates and proposals. You will collaborate with design and sales staff on a range of projects and ensure designs meet client vision and budget.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in landscape design, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in delivering plans and estimates.

Qualifications

• Have at least 5+ years of relevant landscape design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of landscape terminology and plant materials.
• Understanding of site engineering and survey equipment.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality landscape design with sketches, elevations, and rendered plans.
• Prepare project packages with drawings, estimates and proposals.
• Coordinate with design team and client representatives to gather feedback.
• Follow design standards, including AutoCAD and planting standards.
• Develop grading and drainage plans if necessary.
• Work independently and with teams on multiple projects.
• Ensure accurate estimates and budget sheets.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Timeliness

Tools

AutoCAD

Survey equipment

Job description

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

JOB OVERVIEW

Mariani Landscape is seeking top talent to join our team as an Enhancement Designer. This position assists Client Representatives in preparing quality enhancement landscape designs, estimates and proposals for presentation to clients. This position interacts with the design and sales staff on a regular basis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Produces quality landscape design with supporting materials such as sketches, elevations, rendered plans, etc.
• Creates quality and unique designs within budget parameters and on a timely basis.
• Assists Design Team in preparing project packages of required drawings, estimates and proposals.
• Communicates with Client Representatives (CR) as required to update project status.
• Meet with CR and client to learn scope of project, client needs and acquire feedback from client to create client’s vision.
• Appropriately follows and maintains design process and standards, including planting standards and AutoCAD standards.
• Works independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring, as well as ongoing projects.
• Provides accurate, professional plans and details for enhancement department and sub-contractors in an efficient and effective manner.
• Develops grading and drainage plans in accordance to site engineering principles, if necessary.
• Uses appropriate survey equipment on various client sites.
• Ensures efficient process and information flow for workload requirements.
• Identifies zoning and building codes, permit requirements, etc. related to project if necessary.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet internal and external client expectations.
• Prepares accurate estimates and take offs.
• Develops Budget sheets and Proposals.
• Maintain high standard of quality of all work performed.
• Communicate problems, client concerns, associate matters, etc. to the Design Director in a timely manner.
• Able to work with enhancement production team scheduling projects and reviewing projects, with Project Coordinators (PC) before installation.
• Work with PC, helping with field layout and crew supervision.
• Participate in weekly departmental and training meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have at least 5+ years of relevant experience. Previous experience in the landscape industry (i.e. design internship, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, applicable construction materials and coordination in design.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of site engineering and use of survey equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment, including taking direction and constructive feedback from team members, as well as providing feedback to other team members.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with Mariani associates and clients on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn and eventually use, with success and accuracy, the company software (Aspire) and systems for estimating and designing.
• Demonstrates a commitment to self-development and continuing education.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of general computer functions and programs.
• Demonstrate accountability for work being performed and completed on schedule.

THE PERKS

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Pay Transparency

Position Range: $75,000 - $95,000 Compensation to be evaluated based on experience and knowledge.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had come across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help each of these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all. Thus, the Mariani Premier Group was born.