Senior Landscape Architect

The TSUI Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage for

Life and Disability Insurance

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

401k employer contribution

Cell phone stipend

Laptop provided

Job summary

The Tsui Group in Los Angeles County seeks a Senior Landscape Architect with 10+ years of experience on educational facilities. You will lead the Landscape Unit, supervise staff, and serve as the Landscape Architect of Record for district designs.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and LandFX, plus Adobe Suite and Revit, is expected; licensure in California is required. Strong collaboration with school personnel and consultants is essential.

Qualifications

• Ten years of landscape architecture design experience.
• 3+ years supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff.
• Experience with AutoCAD design software system.
• Experience with LandFX software for landscape and irrigation design.
• Proficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.).
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Landscape Unit staff, projects, and activities.
• Provide technical direction to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals.
• Act as Landscape Architect of Record for district projects and certify landscape plans and specs.
• Plan and direct highly complex landscape projects including greening and site improvements.
• Lead in-house landscape architecture and land-use planning projects.
• Direct and supervise drawings, specs, and construction documents for landscape works.
• Manage design service proposals and scopes of work.
• Coordinate with principals, teachers, parent groups, and community stakeholders.
• Review costs, materials, and installation methods; assess delivery methods.
• Visit sites and resolve design/technical issues affecting landscapes.
• Support grant applications with landscape-related documentation and compliance.
• Provide professional advice to management and project teams.
• Review designs for constructability, sustainability, and accessibility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Design skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Planting design

Materials knowledge

Construction documents

Construction administration

Coordination with consultants

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Senior Landscape Architect for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below 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.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• 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
• Experience with Land F/X software for landscape and irrigation desing
• 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 Architect

Required License:

• A valid certificate of registration as a licenced Landscape Architect issued by the California State Board of Landscape Architects

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.

• Salary Range: $167,000-$172,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes