Project Landscape Architect

 

Department:

Landscape Architecture

Classification:

Landscape Architect III-IV

Reports to:

Senior Landscape Architect /Project Manager

Last Revised:

2022-09-01

 

Work under the supervision of a Senior Landscape Architect/Project Manager. Assist with all activities within the Landscape Architecture Department including research and design development, written correspondence, reports, presentation materials, final construction documentation and field work. 

 

·       Broad knowledge of design principals and skills

·       Strong design and graphic skills

·       Strong written and oral communication skills

·       Ability to work collaboratively

·       Ability to develop and convey creative ideas and design solutions to other team members

·       Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently to evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria

·       Ability to meet deadlines

·       Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

·       Works on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features

 

·       Apply standard practices and techniques

·       Conduct research, planning and design tasks as assigned by supervisor or project manager

·       Prepare drawings, renderings and exhibits using hand sketches and computer rendering techniques

·       Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD and Civil3D

·       Assist in preparing with technical specifications

·       Assist with public engagement activities including project presentations and meeting facilitation

·       Conduct construction site observation visits, develop punch lists and photograph records

·       Assist with preparation of final reports

·       Assist in business development and seek opportunities with Senior Landscape Architect / Project Manager

·       Interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others

·       Maintain licensure by seeking out educational and professional opportunities for licensure credits

·       Attend project meetings and presents specific aspects of landscape architecture assignments

·       Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited program

·       Multi-discipline office experience a plus

·       Bring creative energy and enthusiasm

·       Strong work ethic with exceptional self-motivation

·       Registered Landscape Architect

·       Proficiency in site layout, grading, planting design and construction details

·       Excellent design skills familiar using hand sketching, scanning, Photoshop and AutoCAD

·       Microsoft Office products

·       Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

·       Strong graphics and rendering skills to develop presentation boards and marketing graphics

·       Strong Civil3D production and LandFX

·       Experience with visualizing using Civil3D a plus  

·       AutoCAD, LandFX, Sketch-Up and Vray Rendering or other rendering software a plus

·       MicroStation experience a bonus

·       Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

·       The Landscape Architect department wants to move towards Lumion 3D imaging

·       Strong knowledge of local and native plant communities

·       Experiences in environmental design, green infrastructure, native plant communities, park and recreation design, trail design, urban planning design and streetscape design

·       5-10+ years in a professional Landscape Architecture office experience, Engineers office and project management