Associate (Landscape Architect)

ICN Design International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICN Design International Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned landscape architect with a strong local project track record. You will lead concept design through construction documentation, coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure compelling outcomes.

Must have deep knowledge of local authority requirements, Green Mark initiatives, and the ability to mentor junior staff while delivering multiple projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Ten years post graduate full time work experience in landscape architectural projects with local construction documentation exposure.
• Strong capability in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Familiar with local authority compliance and agency submissions including Green Mark and landscape replacements.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects, mentor staff, and meet milestones and billing targets.
• Excellent English communication with clients, consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple landscape architecture projects simultaneously from concept to construction documentation.
• Present design concepts clearly to clients and project teams.
• Ensure timely project milestones and billing targets are met.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with Directors and Associates.
• Communicate with clients, consultants and contractors effectively.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Project management

Client communication

Team mentorship

Strong concept/design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

• Possess MLA, BLA or similar related qualificationswith talents in creative design and graphic communications. Similarprofessional background in architecture may be considered.


• Strong and proven talent and capability in creativeConcept and Planning design and being able to present compellingly andconfidently.


• Proven local experience and skills in SchematicDesign, and in putting together complete Design Development and ConstructionDocumentation packages.


• Have sound technical knowledge and be very familiarwith local authority compliances and agency initiatives, submissions andrequirements including landscape replacements, Green Mark, etc.


• Possess a good command of English and be clear in communicationswith Clients, Consultants and Contractors in all project activities.


• Always represent the office professionally andrespect all Client and collaborating groups as well as individuals of differentseniority and culture, including co-workers.


• Work closely with the Directors and Associates inensuring that project milestones and billing targets are met.


• Lead a number of projects simultaneously, workingindependently, organizing teams/tasks clearly to respond to project briefs, schedulesand milestones.


• Proficient in Autodesk (AutoCAD) with skills inAdobe (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop etc.) and Sketchup, to generate,communicate, and document project outputs. Skills in Enscape, Lumion or othergraphic software and, a working knowledge of Revit would be an added advantage.


• Be approachable and mentor younger staff while maintainingactive participation in professional/staff development.


• Always remain focused and not be distracted bysocial media during office hours.


• Support the Directors and other Associates in thesubmission of competition bids and project proposals.


• Must possess a proactive and positive personality andoutlook and be able to organize, motivate and lead others.


• Be able to manage difficult situationsdiplomatically and always remain calm and even-tempered.


• Strong knowledge of all local authorityrequirements and initiatives eg LRA, Green Plot ratio, Design for Safety, etc


• Ten (10) year’s post graduate full time workexperience in landscape architectural projects is required, with proven local constructiondocumentation and implementation experience.