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BrightView Landscapes

Estimator

Parker, CO · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience * Minimum of 3 ...

BrightView

Estimator

Parker, CO · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience * Minimum of 3 ...

CCMC

Common Area Maintenance Manager

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

This active adult (+55) community association has extensive lifestyle and fitness programming ... Possesses a certificate, an associate's degree, or equivalent in turf management or horticulture

CCMC

Common Area Maintenance Manager

Broomfield, CO

$75K - $80K/yr

This active adult (+55) community association has extensive lifestyle and fitness programming ... Possesses a certificate, an associate's degree, or equivalent in turf management or horticulture

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How much do horticultural engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for horticultural engineer in Colorado is $101,058.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,100.00 and $113,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a horticultural engineer?

A Horticultural Engineer applies engineering principles to the cultivation, production, and management of plants, gardens, and landscapes. They work on designing efficient irrigation systems, improving soil quality, and developing sustainable agricultural practices. Their job may also involve constructing greenhouses, innovating plant growth technologies, and ensuring environmental sustainability. Horticultural Engineers often collaborate with scientists, landscapers, and farmers to enhance plant production while minimizing resource use.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a horticultural engineer?

As a Horticultural Engineer, your daily tasks often include designing and overseeing irrigation systems, conducting site assessments, collaborating with landscape architects, and evaluating plant growth conditions. You may create technical drawings, select appropriate plant species, and implement environmentally sustainable solutions. Regular site visits, meetings with clients or project teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance are also common. Balancing hands-on fieldwork with technical planning and coordination is key to success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the horticultural engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Horticultural Engineer, you need a strong background in plant sciences, environmental engineering, soil and water management, and typically a bachelor's degree in horticultural engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, irrigation design tools, and industry-specific certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) licensure are often required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills set top professionals apart in this field. These competencies are essential for designing sustainable horticultural systems, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and addressing complex agricultural challenges.

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Infographic showing various Horticultural Engineer job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,058 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Landscape Maintenance Account Manager

Mariani Enterprises LLC

Denver, CO • On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Work With The Best
We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a "family of family companies" across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country's largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.
Job Description:
Lifescape Colorado is seeking organized, knowledgeable, client-centric individuals to join our team as a Garden Manager! The Landscape Maintenance Account Manager or "Garden Manager" (GM) is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the financial and horticultural success, satisfaction, and retention of a specific book of assigned clients. The GM is responsible for excellent client and team communication, along with identifying, proposing, estimating, selling, coordinating, and directing landscape enhancement opportunities on clients' properties. The GM is always looking for opportunities to cooperate, solve problems, provide excellent customer service, and create and maintain beautiful landscapes.
Responsibilities:
  • Site Walks: Perform regular garden walks (weekly or bi-weekly) on assigned properties and maintain accurate logs of activities. Gauge overall landscape status and health, identify tasks to be performed by base services, enhancements, or irrigation crews, and occasionally perform minor landscape maintenance tasks on site.
  • Picture Punch Lists: Consistently produce picture punch lists to identify client requests or tasks to be performed by the regular base services crew.
  • Weekly Communication: Maintain professional relationships with all clients to ensure satisfaction, promote sales, and referrals through consistent weekly communication.
  • Enhancements: Actively identify, estimate, sell, and manage landscape enhancement opportunities.
  • Irrigation Management: Regularly operate irrigation systems (physical controller operation and various cloud-based smart systems). The Garden Manager is responsible for irrigation programming updates onsite.
  • Garden Quality: Responsible for overall success of the landscape by managing maintenance services, plant health care, and irrigation. Occasionally perform these tasks yourself as needed.
  • Crew Interaction: Meet crews on site on a regular basis to ensure high-quality work, along with strengthening camaraderie and mutual respect

Desired Qualities:
  • Experienced at balancing and organizing many different priorities
  • Previous experience with high-end clientele
  • Detail oriented and able to trust and follow the process
  • A Team Player.
  • Background in horticulture, garden/estate management, landscape architecture, and or other applicable green industry experience

The Perks
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • FSA/HSA
  • PerkSpot
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency
Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Position Range:
$75,000 - $110,000 plus commission and bonuses
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn't get in the way.
Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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