Apply on Employer Site

Father Nature Landscapes · 2 weeks ago

Senior Landscape Designer | Project Manager

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Father Nature Landscapes is passionately connecting life and land. They are seeking a Senior Landscape Designer|Project Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of high-end, custom-crafted projects while ensuring client satisfaction and effective design management.

Home and GardenHorticultureLandscaping

Responsibilities

Meet clients to create enjoyable and efficient consultation experiences

Engage clients in conversations to understand their dreams and desires for the space

Ensure clear communication, set expectations, deliver excellent results, and provide ongoing client care

Understand each site to design according to the land's needs and the client's wants

Conduct site analysis and take measurements

Consider environmental factors such as drainage, energy availability, tree locations, drainage issues, and grade changes

Envision the potential of the space with knowledge of hardscape construction, plant material, and design elements

Discuss the scope and scale of the property's livability during the initial consultation

Manage the design process

Prepare the site plan and graphic presentation yourself or subcontract to an in-house or external designer

Prepare cost estimates and oversee the project’s budget

Present the design and estimate to clients for approval

Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure designs are buildable and job sites are efficient

Serve as a project manager for each of your jobs

Periodically visit job sites to check on progress and address needs

Qualification

Landscape DesignHorticultural KnowledgeProject ManagementCAD SoftwareSales ExperienceBusiness AcumenCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingCreativityActive Listening

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Horticulture (BS, Hort) or Landscape Architecture (BLA)

Minimum of 5 years experience in high-end residential work for discerning clients

Ability to pass our prescreening process, including background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening

Enjoyment of people

Creativity, curiosity, and confidence

Active listening and verbal communication

Critical thinking to identify solutions to problems

Reading comprehension to understand work-related documents

Artistic eye for elements of design such as color theory, texture, balance, proportion, and more

Computer skills. Familiarity with CAD, GIS, and basic landscape management software is a plus

Horticultural experience and education. Knowing the ways ecological conditions affect a proposed design is imperative

Construction background. Knowing the practicality and buildability of a proposed design is vital

Surveying experience and equipment knowledge

Experience with estimation and sales

Business acumen

Preferred

Additional compensation is given to those possessing a Setting of Landscape Plants (SLP) and Landscape Design (LD) license attained through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)