LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Mom's Design Build; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 10 days/yr

Health insurance 50% paid

Dental insurance (employee funded)

401K matching after 1 year

Professional development

Employee discount

Recruitment bonus opportunities

Company social events

Job summary

Mom’s Design Build in Shakopee, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Landscape Designer who can guide projects from concept through installation. You will consult with clients, develop original designs, and coordinate the on-site execution with crew leads and suppliers.

The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, managing multiple projects, and using tools like BuilderTrend, SketchUp, and QuickBooks to track progress, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in landscape design or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Knowledge of horticulture and rendering capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative designs that balance budget, aesthetics, functionality, structural integrity, financial goals, and environmental considerations.
• Order and coordinate delivery of specialty products with Project Coordinators.
• Develop and maintain complete and accurate client files.
• Negotiate contract changes and address customer service issues.
• Oversee the installation to ensure proper execution and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate communication between operations, crew lead, project manager, suppliers and clients.
• Prepare punch lists and change orders for each project.
• Collect client payments at project start and completion.
• Utilize BuilderTrend, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and QuickBooks.
• Provide weekly updates on completed tasks, upcoming goals, and required reports.
• Participate in weekly meetings with designers and office staff.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Excellent written and verbal comms

Proficiency in project management

Rendering capabilities

Knowledge of horticulture

Tools

BuilderTrend

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

QuickBooks

Job description

• Shakopee, Minnesota, United States (Hybrid Schedule - In-Office & On-Site with Flexibility for Remote Work)
• Full-Time Year-Round

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations and CEO, the Landscape Designer oversees the full design development process from start to finish. This includes selling projects, consulting with clients, creating original designs, and coordinating installation, all while building strong, professional relationships with clients throughout the project.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative designs that balance budget, aesthetics, functionality, structural integrity, financial goals, and environmental considerations
• Order and coordinate delivery of specialty products (garden ornaments, water plants, fountains, etc.) with the assistance of Project Coordinators
• Develop and maintain complete and accurate client files
• Negotiate contract disputes, change orders, and customer service issues
• Resolve complex problems with sound judgment
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Serve as the communication link between the operations manager, landscape crew lead, project manager, suppliers, and clients
• Communicate all aspects of the landscape installation to the landscape crew lead
• Oversee the installation process to ensure proper execution and client satisfaction
• Prepare punch lists and change orders for each project
• Collect client payments at project start and completion
• Utilize business software such as BuilderTrend platforms, Microsoft Office, SketchUp and QuickBooks
• Provide weekly updates to the Director of Operations on completed tasks, upcoming goals, and required reports (sales, mileage, etc.)
• Participate in weekly meetings with fellow designers and office staff

JobRequirements

• 2+ years of experience in landscape design or a related field
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in project management software
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of horticulture
• Rendering capabilities
• Paid Time Off Starting at 10 Days Per Year
• Health Insurance Paid 50% by Mom’s Design Build
• Dental Insurance (Employee Funded)
• Retirement Plan/401K Matching After 1 Year of Employment
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Discount
• Employee Recruitment Bonus Opportunities
• Company-Wide Social Events

The Culture at Mom’s

Mom’s Design Build is the most award-winning Design Build firm in the Midwest! We have a high standard of excellence, and want to truly make an impact for those we serve. The “Mom’s” name comes from the belief we hold that people matter, and our mission is to serve people through the fusion of anthropology, horticulture, and architecture, in order to discover, create, and enhance distinctive places.