Assistant Designer

Become a member of our team at a well-established company and leader in the green industry. Since we were founded in 2005, Prairie View Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. has been proudly serving the Bismarck-Mandan community and surrounding areas. We employ a team of about 150 talented professionals. Our full range of services include commercial and residential landscape design and installation, landscape maintenance, irrigation service and installation, excavating, and commercial snow removal. In addition, Prairie View is also a grower of premium nursery stock on about 60 acres.

We offer a fast-paced environment with limitless growth potential for a self-motivated and hard worker.

Salary:

$42k/yr + (TBD on Experience and Work Ethic)

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

PTO | Vacation Time

Phone Allowance

Company Car

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conduct site inspections and assessments of proposed project area

Analyze parcel and plat maps, site and house plans, and construction documents

Design, prepare, and present residential landscape projects alongside the division manager

Assist installation crews with plant layout, lighting installation, material delivery, etc.

Schedule prospective client meetings and manage customer walk-throughs

Educate customers on company products and services and build customer relationships

Identify and communicate specific client preferences or requests for service and help provide solutions to any customers complaints or concerns with division managers guidance

Prepare written reports, site plans, renderings, sections, and perspective drawings

Organize project estimates and documentation and keep accurate record of proposals and projects in progress

Perform data entry and record management

Attend landscape seminars and conferences with company

Stay current on design trends and products in the industry

Other duties as assigned by division manager

Qualifications and Key Selection Criteria:

Desired bachelors degree in landscape architecture/related field, currently enrolled in landscape architecture/related field program, or 3 years minimum of hands-on field or nursery experience. We are also always willing to train the right candidate.

Knowledgeable of computer applications

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD or similar based design software, Sketchup, ArcGIS, Google Earth

Knowledgeable in zone 3 & 4 plant material is a plus, but not required

Extremely detail-oriented and excellent time management

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Working knowledge in Spanish is a plus, but not required

Proven leadership skills and strong customer service

Self-starter, reliable, and results oriented

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25lbs to load various landscaping materials and other products

Perform in various work settings i.e. outdoors at job sites, unlevel terrain, indoors at your desk space

Depends on the season and weather