Landscape Architect

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for directing and monitoring a specific segment of a project.
• Participates in directing or monitoring the project’s overall progress, including conceptualizing and development of graphics and writing and administration of the project as delegated.
• Provides project assistance such as directing, supervising, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating efforts of various landscape architecture/planning and design disciplines within the project group.
• Recommends corrective action to be taken when necessary. Prepares and approves design drawings, specifications, studies and written work.
• Prepares for and participates in oral presentations to prospective and existing clients and review agencies.
• Directs and coordinates written material and assures receipt of information from subcontractors to meet the overall project goals.
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of project schedules, equipment lists, manpower budgets, work schedules, cost estimates, manpower forecasts, project correspondence and project scope definition.
• Reviews and approves actions per client requests for landscape architecture changes orders.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
• May, at times, perform the general functions inherent in the advancement to a Landscape Architect IV.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) - Preferred, not required
• AutoCAD skills with the ability to produce technical drawing and digital production skills are required.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret ordinances, codes, plan, maps and blueprints.
• Must possess strong site design, park design, streetscape design skills and graphic abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills required.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record is mandatory.
• Travel to job sites will be required. Primarily local travel, occasionally overnight stay.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.