Landscape Architect | Sharon Center, Richfield, and Kent, OH

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Equipment and safety gear provided

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company and stock plan

Group Health Plan

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Locations across the United States

Career Development Program

The Davey Tree Family Scholarship

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Northeast Ohio is seeking a motivated Landscape Designer to support ongoing commercial landscape projects across the Midwest and U.S.

You will collaborate with a Northeast Ohio-based Landscape Architect to plan, design, and develop landscape plans from concept to construction documents, tailored to client needs. The role emphasizes strong technical skills, teamwork, and a client-focused approach, with opportunities to grow within a national firm that values safety,

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape design and sales.
• Degree in landscape design, landscape architecture, horticulture or related outdoor design.
• Demonstrate and follow company values; integrity, safety, expertise, improvement, leadership and resolve.
• Ability to conduct site visits, gather site plans, surveys and conduct meetings with clients individually or as a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High proficiency in English (writing and speaking) is required.
• Working knowledge of computers, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Microsoft and Google Suite programs.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with DRG’s Landscape Architecture projects across the midwestern region and U.S.
• The Landscape Designer will work with a Northeast Ohio based Landscape Architect to assist in planning, design, and development of commercial landscape plans.
• Support in the design process and contribute to client-driven landscape solutions.
• Prepare documents for regulatory approvals and through the public engagement process.
• Maintain strong relationships and deliver excellent customer service within the assigned territory.

Skills

Landscape design

Sales

Communication skills

Site visits

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Degree in landscape design

Landscape architecture degree

Horticulture degree or related outdoor design

Tools

AutoCAD

Google Suite

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Sharon Center, OH, Kent, OH, Richfield, OH

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Position Overview

Summary: The Davey Resource Group Landscape Architecture Studio is looking for a motivated and creative Landscape Designer based in the Northeast Ohio region. The successful candidate should possess strong technical skills and be willing to engage with cross-disciplinary staff. Current work includes a healthy mixture of various size public and private projects from initial due diligence, zoning related efforts, and preliminary development to final development plan submittals. Additional projects include community recreation areas, streetscapes, urban forestry initiatives and public/private partnerships from conceptual schematic design through to construction document plans and construction observation.

Job Duties

Job Description: Assist with DRG’s Landscape Architecture projects across the midwestern region and U.S.. The Landscape Designer will work with a Northeast Ohio based Landscape Architect to assist in the planning, design, and development of commercial landscape plans specific to client needs. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the design process and a graphic portfolio of related project experience. The ideal candidate should be willing to work in an open, multidisciplinary team environment and be passionate about landscape design.

Responsibilities

The Landscape Designer is directly responsible for designing, selling, maintaining and adding to a customer base within a set landscape territory. Success will be achieved by having a clear understanding and knowledge of each customer’s expectations and delivering on those. Responsibilities will include preparation of necessary documents for regulatory approvals and through the public engagement process. Very strong relationship building and customer service skills are a necessity in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape design and sales
• Degree in landscape design, landscape architecture, horticulture or related experience in outdoor design
• Demonstrate and follow company values; integrity, safety, expertise, improvement, leadership and resolve
• Ability to conduct site visits, gather site plans, surveys and conduct meetings with clients individually or as a team
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a high paced environment
• Customer service experience-able to identify and resolve customer concerns effectively
• Experience with hand drawn designs and/or computer aided drafting
• Excellent organizational, leadership and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours at home office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High proficiency in English (writing and speaking) is required.
• Working knowledge of computers, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Microsoft and Google Suite programs.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen: Employment with Davey Resource Group is contingent upon the successful completion of a 5 panel pre-employment drug screen, screening for all federally regulated drugs including marijuana, where permitted by applicable law.

Vehicle Monitoring Notice

Company vehicles are equipped with telematics technology, which utilizes GPS tracking and driver event monitoring (such as speeding, harsh braking, and other safety-related driving events). Vehicle event activity may be monitored for safety, compliance, and operational purposes only.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law. Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%