Field Landscape Designer

Terracon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Landscape Architect to provide landscape architectural and consulting services for a broad range of projects. You will conduct site analysis, develop plans, review drawings for compliance, prepare proposals, and monitor project progress and budgets.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture and a valid driver's license. You will work under a Registered Landscape Architect on diverse commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, and governmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and report safety issues.
• Review drawings for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare proposals and track project progress and budgets.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Communicate complex landscape concepts to clients and project teams.
• Draft plans using CAD software.
• Assist in field data collection and reporting.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Landscape Architect.

Skills

Quality acumen

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

CAD software

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide landscape architectural and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include design and development of plans and specifications, site analysis and designs, calculations, and writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals for services, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Apply sound landscape architectural principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial and/or governmental sectors.

General Responsibilities

Provide landscape architectural and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include design and development of plans and specifications, site analysis and designs, calculations, and writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals for services, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Apply sound landscape architectural principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial and/or governmental sectors.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing landscape architectural professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and analysis
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Performs plan drafting using CAD software.
• May work with technician crews in observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Works under the supervision of a Registered Landscape Architect.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.