Project Landscape Architect
Project Landscape Architect
Department:
Landscape Architecture
Classification:
Landscape Architect III-IV
Reports to:
Senior Landscape Architect /Project Manager
Last Revised:
2022-09-01
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
CHARACTERISTICS:
· 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
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
· 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