Senior Landscape Architect

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with employer contributions

Life, AD&D, disability

FSA

Teladoc

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. seeks an experienced Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Unit, directing design, greening, irrigation, and related site improvements for school and district projects.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with consultants, and ensure plans meet district and regulatory requirements while guiding complex landscape initiatives from concept to approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture.
• Ten years of professional landscape architectural design experience.
• Three years of supervising a team of landscape architects.
• Experience with AutoCAD design software.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe products.
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite).
• Extensive AutoCAD and Adobe Suite experience.
• Revit, Rhino and Lumion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Landscape Unit staff, projects, programs, and activities with professional leadership.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to consultant landscape architects and designers.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District projects and certify drawings and specs.
• Direct and manage complex landscape design, greening, irrigation, grading, and site improvements.
• Prepare and certify plans and specs in compliance with laws and standards.
• Lead in-house landscape architecture development and planning initiatives.
• Direct preparation and coordination of drawings, specs, and documents.
• Develop and negotiate design service proposals and scopes of work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Design skills

Team supervision

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providingprofessional 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 andother 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 professionalresponsibility for the preparation, review, coordination, and certification of landscapearchitectural plans, specifications, and related technical documents
• Plans, develops, and directs highly complex landscape architectural projects involvinglandscape design, site planning, greening, irrigation systems, grading, planting, hardscape, andrelated site improvements
• Prepares and certifies plans, specifications, and other professional documents in accordancewith applicable laws, codes, standards, and District requirements
• Leads the design and development of in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-useplanning projects, applying professional judgment to establish design solutions
• Direct and supervise the preparation, review, and coordination of landscape architecturaldrawings, specifications, construction documents, and design revisions for new landscapingand modifications to existing landscapes
• Directs and oversees the development, review, negotiation, and processing of Design ServiceProposals, scopes of work, and related documents for landscape architectural and greeningdesign services
• Leads coordination and community engagement related to landscape architectural andgreening projects with school principals, teachers, parent groups, nonprofit organizations, andother community stakeholders; evaluates input and incorporates appropriate requirements intoproject development
• Reviews, negotiates, and approves task orders, scopes of work, proposals, and relatedconsultant documents for landscape architectural and related professional services
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates, evaluate materials and equipment, establish appropriateinstallation methods, and assess project delivery methods
• Conducts site visits and field investigations; evaluates existing site conditions, reviewsconstruction and installation progress, identifies design and technical issues, and providesprofessional direction to resolve issues affecting landscape and greening projects
• Reviews and approves technical documentation supporting grant applications for landscapearchitecture, greening, sustainability, and related projects; ensures that proposed projects andsupporting 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 Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in landscapearchitecture
• Minimum ten (10) years’ professional experience in landscape architectural design oncommercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in supervising a team of landscape architects andrelated 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)
• 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 ofconsultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $139,375.00 - USD $154,375.00 /Yr.