Project Landscape Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a Team Leader, and direct supervision of a Senior Landscape Architect, a Project Landscape Architect is responsible for landscape architectural design tasks, including plan preparation and review, quantity take-os, estimations of probable cost, technical specication writing, inspections, and other tasks as may be required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, project management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams working in a fast-paced environment.

TYPICAL PROJECTS

Typical projects are public and private innovative, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that enhance communities and enrich lives. Example projects range from large-scale public works to intimate landscape projects. Projects may include collaboration on roads and bridge projects, design of trails, sidewalks, storm water facilities, irrigation systems, botanical and biological systems, and site development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following :

• Research design options codes and regulations applicable to the project and provide schematic level and preliminary designs while working closely with other team members.
• Provide detailed nal designs and produce mark-ups to incorporate in drawings.
• Perform site inventory, analysis, detailed calculations and design.
• Produce technical reports and plans.
• May serve as a designated client contact on some projects.
• Perform quantity take-os and prepare estimation of probable costs for projects.
• Coordinate directly with land surveyors on project surveying.
• Coordinate directly with CAD designers activities.
• Coordinate work with outside consultants.
• Utilize AutoCAD and / or Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and other design software to prepare design documents, basic drawings, and renderings.
• Perform eld activities during design and / or construction such as observe and record existing eld conditions, take and verify measurements within project area as necessary.
• Prepare construction specications for various types of projects.
• Review shop drawings and material certications.
• Speak to groups and present project details and facilitate public meetings for input.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSURE

Bachelors or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university. Candidate should be licensure tract or hold a Professional Landscape Architecture License in the State of Missouri.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally in an oce environment but occasionally will visit job sites during design or construction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to nger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specic vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Riding and / or driving in a vehicle is commonly required for up to 6 hours at a time.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. However, most work weeks will be 40 or more hours. Hours are somewhat exible and some late evenings and / or weekends may be required.

TRAVEL

There may be occasional overnight travel for this position. Some local day travel may also be required.

SKILLS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

OTHER DUTIES

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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS