Landscape Architect

Next City; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hershey is seeking a Landscape Designer or Architect to join their design, sales, and construction team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in landscape design, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating high-quality solutions. Responsibilities include client interaction, project management, and collaboration with various teams. This role offers a flexible schedule and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Holidays

PTO

Simple-IRA

Direct Deposit

Health Insurance

Employee Discount

Licensure Fee Reimbursements

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in design or design/build industry.
• Proficient in vector-based design programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and high-quality design solutions for clients.
• Work with design build staff and subcontractors for landscape consultation.
• Maintain communication to ensure project vision is executed accurately.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Google SketchUp

Job description

We are seeking a Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to work with our design, sales and construction team. This position requires working directly with clients, design build staff and subcontractors to provide comprehensive landscape consultation, design and installation services.

Our ideal candidate enjoys developing creative and high-quality design solutions to suit each client’s wishes. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are of great importance. Must be able to handle multiple concurrent deadlines. A degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent is strongly preferred. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated and passionate about design, with a minimum of 5 years experience in the design or design build industry and is proficient in the following:

· Site Measuring

· Inventory and analysis

· Conceptual landscape design

· Grading and drainage design

· Landscape construction techniques

· Knowledge of common Wisconsin landscape plants

· Building and maintaining long term client relationships

· Working with build management and teams to address issues, maintain communication and ensure the “vision” is executed in a high quality, accurate and timely manner

· Working with other departments within the company to enhance the work environment, customer satisfaction and success of the company

Benefits:

· Flexible Schedule

· Paid Holidays

· PTO

· Simple-IRA

· Direct Deposit

· Health Insurance

· Employee Discount on all hardgoods, greengoods, labor and landscape projects

· Licensure fee reimbursements

· Continuing education opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Minimum of 5 years experience in the design or design/build industry

· Knowledge of common Wisconsin landscape plants

· Experience with vector-based design programs (AutoCAD, Dynascape or similar)

· Proficient user of MS Office

· Proficient user of Adobe Suite applications

· Experience with Google SketchUp is a plus, but not required

· Ability to close sales (prior sales experience is preferred but not required)

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· A positive attitude

· Self-directed quick learner and problem solver

· Ability to maintain a professional appearance

· Ability to take ownership of projects from start to completion

· Ability to multitask and coordinate workload to meet deadlines

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.