A Culture You Can Live With

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties and responsibilities.

• Collaborate with senior designers and project managers through all phases of the design process, from concept development through construction documentation and installation to ensure the client’s vision is expressed throughout the entire design and installation phase.
• Participate in on-site project meetings to perform necessary phases of the design process and collaborate with other team members, internal departments including sales, construction, and property improvement teams to support project objectives.
• Assist with interpretation of permit requirements and applications.
• Manage a variety of projects while delivering design-driven solutions with the ability to communicate them through hand sketches, AutoCAD drawings, renderings, and other graphic presentations.
• Support the estimating process by gathering and organizing project information, quantities, pricing, and subcontractor/vendor bids.
• Assemble construction proposals, including scope of work, pricing, alternates, and supporting documentation.
• Grow your network by developing relationships with industry professionals through industry associations and networking partners. This may require hours worked outside normal business hours.
• Adhere to individual, departmental, and company performance goals.
• Develop an understanding of client needs and proactively ensure they are met through the design process.
• Understand and promote the importance of environmental stewardship/conservation and respect for natural resources in conjunction with company goals and objectives as they relate to client desires and sustainability initiatives.
• Site visits, office meetings, and conference calls are often required to solve problem-related issues and develop drawings further. (occasional evening and off-hour coordination may be required)
• Self-motivated to manage a schedule to meet the team’s and client’s goals.
• Exceptional communication, professionalism, and positive relations with coworkers, clients, and the public are always expected.
• Communicate and resolve needs, issues, concerns, and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Contribute to our team and the company’s growth and development.
• Represent yourself, your team, and Scott Byron and Co. in a professional manner that aligns with the company’s philosophy, values, and culture.
• Adhere to and uphold all Company safety practices, procedures, and policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or equivalent with a focus on design required.
• 3-7 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, landscape design or related field; internship experience is preferred.
• Understanding of residential and/or commercial landscape design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of plant and hardscape materials. Skilled in planting design and construction methodology preferred.
• Strong hand graphics skills are required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; LandFX experience is preferred. Knowledge of SketchUP and Photoshop is a plus.
• Bid procurement and estimating experience is preferred, and knowledge in Aspire or other estimating software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, managers, coworkers, and the general public.
• Interest in pursuing professional Landscape Architect licensure is preferred.
• Ability to meet short and long-term deadlines to ensure projects stay on track and meet client expectations.
• Ability to work independently and/or in teams.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Candidates must have a valid local driver’s license and good driving record.
• Has own transportation to participate in job site activities.
• Must be able to communicate in English, including: read, write, and with use of computers and phones.

PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:

• Employee shall also perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned or implied from the foregoing, consistent with the background, training and qualifications of Employee or may be reasonably delegated as being in the best interests of the Company.
• The Employee shall devote full time to their employment and expend best efforts on behalf of the Company.
• Employee further agrees to abide by all Company policies and decisions now or hereinafter existing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES SPECIFICATIONS:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Generally, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is indoors in a climate- controlled environment. Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

     

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Group Medical Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cafeteria 125 Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance

We’re committed to developing an inclusive and ethical environment that values diversity and equality. We welcome all candidates of any age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and/or physical or mental ability to apply. Our company culture is based on the idea that individuals of all backgrounds can come together as a team dedicated to quality, creativity, and respect.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.