Landscape Architect jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Landscape Designer / Landscape Manager / Landscape Architect

Become a team member at Greg’s Lawn and Landscaping! For over 40 years we have stayed true to our family business morals and continue to practice ecological, economical, and ethical practices. We want our team members to have the best tools, training, and equipment out there to help them do their job. 

Job Duties

• Sales (Hardscape & Softscape)
• Design landscape projects (Hardscape & Softscape)
• Meeting with clients to discuss landscaping ideas, creating estimates for labor, and establishing budgets, present design plans to clients
• Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures
• Prepare graphic representations of proposed plans using 3D or landscape design software or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software
• Select appropriate materials for use in landscape designs
• Analyze environmental reports on land conditions, such as drainage and energy usage
• Inspect landscape work sites to ensure that it adheres to original plans
• Get contracts signed and collect down payments
• Communicate plan and design to the installation teams
• Do final walk through with clients
• Meet specified sales goals
• Manage installation projects from start to finish & make sure teams are on or under budget time
• Ensuring that customers are completely satisfied through effective communication, relationship building and regular site visits
• Scheduling new projects for completion
• Writing up any change orders
• Project work as assigned

Qualifications / Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer service skills in person / phone / email / follow ups
• Microsoft word / excel / design software
• Knowledge of grading, seeding, sodding, drainage, installation
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems
• Ability to prioritize job duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• General understanding of labor and material costs as it relates to bidding
• Shows consistent professionalism and good judgment
• Must have a basic understanding of contract law & negotiating contracts
• High attention to detail

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• Associate degree and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar capacity
• Previous construction experience
• Sales experience
• Management experience
• Experience using a landscape software
• Degree in landscape design or architecture is a plus

Benefits

• Salary
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Cell phone
• Laptop
• Simple IRA with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bonus opportunities
• Job Type: Full Time – weekdays, occasional weekends

Job Type

Full Time – Weekdays, occasional weekends, flexible schedule during peak seasons