Senior Landscape Architect

ENGICON CM; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

ENGICON CM is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Unit in Los Angeles. You will supervise staff, direct complex landscape, greening, and site planning projects, and ensure compliance with codes and district requirements.

You will certify plans, coordinate with consultants, and engage with stakeholders to drive high-quality landscape design and sustainable urban greening initiatives.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from a recognized college or university.
• Extensive experience with AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providing professional leadership and guidance.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District landscape architecture, greening, and related projects.
• Plan and direct complex landscape architectural projects including site planning, greening, irrigation, grading, planting, and hardscape.
• Prepare and certify plans, specifications, and documents in accordance with laws, codes, and District requirements.
• Lead in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects.
• Direct preparation and coordination of drawings, specs, and construction documents for new landscaping and modifications.
• Direct design service proposals, scopes of work, and related documents for landscape services.
• Lead coordination and community engagement with school principals, teachers, parents, nonprofits and stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and approve task orders and consultant documents for landscape services.
• Prepare cost estimates and assess installation methods and project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and provide professional direction to resolve design and technical issues.
• Review documentation supporting grants for landscape and sustainability projects.
• Provide technical consultation to management and project teams on landscape design matters.
• Evaluate constructability, lifecycle, sustainability, accessibility, safety, and cost in project designs.

Conoscenze

Strong design skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Planting design knowledge

Construction documents review

Coordination with consultants

Communication skills

AutoCad experience

Adobe Suite proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Strumenti

AutoCad

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Descrizione del lavoro

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Duties:

• Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providing professional leadership, technical direction, and guidance in the planning, design, development, and implementation of landscape architecture and greening projects
• Provide technical direction and professional oversight to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals engaged in District landscape architecture, greening, irrigation, grading, and related projects
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects and assume professional responsibility for the preparation, review, coordination, and certification of landscape architectural plans, specifications, and related technical documents
• Plans, develops, and directs highly complex landscape architectural projects involving landscape design, site planning, greening, irrigation systems, grading, planting, hardscape, and related site improvements
• Prepares and certifies plans, specifications, and other professional documents in accordance with applicable laws, codes, standards, and District requirements
• Leads the design and development of in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects, applying professional judgment to establish design solutions
• Direct and supervise the preparation, review, and coordination of landscape architectural drawings, specifications, construction documents, and design revisions for new landscaping and modifications to existing landscapes
• Directs and oversees the development, review, negotiation, and processing of Design Service Proposals, scopes of work, and related documents for landscape architectural and greening design services
• Leads coordination and community engagement related to landscape architectural and greening projects with school principals, teachers, parent groups, nonprofit organizations, and other community stakeholders; evaluates input and incorporates appropriate requirements into project development
• Reviews, negotiates, and approves task orders, scopes of work, proposals, and related consultant documents for landscape architectural and related professional services
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates, evaluate materials and equipment, establish appropriate installation methods, and assess project delivery methods
• Conducts site visits and field investigations; evaluates existing site conditions, reviews construction and installation progress, identifies design and technical issues, and provides professional direction to resolve issues affecting landscape and greening projects
• Reviews and approves technical documentation supporting grant applications for landscape architecture, greening, sustainability, and related projects; ensures that proposed projects and supporting documentation satisfy applicable District and funding-agency requirements
• Provides technical consultation and professional advice to District management, project teams, school-site personnel, and other stakeholders regarding landscape architecture, site planning, greening, irrigation, grading, sustainability, and related design matters
• Reviews project designs and provide recommendations regarding constructability, maintainability, lifecycle considerations, sustainability, accessibility, safety, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years’ professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff providing direction and overseeing projects from inception to completion
• Experience with AutoCad design software system
• Proficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others)

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture

Additional Requirements

• Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred

Skills

• Strong design skills and a passion for creativity
• Strong organizational skills
• A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Knowledge of planting design, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architecture
• Review of construction documents, specifications and contracts
• Construction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills