Senior Landscape Architect/Designer - Urban & Campus Projects

Strada LLC

Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Strada LLC in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Landscape Architect/Designer to lead landscape architectural services across studio teams. You will perform site analyses, coordinate permitting, and guide design evolution from sketches to complete documentation for a variety of scales and typologies.

The role requires a strong background in construction methods, plant knowledge for the PA/Mid-Atlantic region, and proficiency in BIM/3D modeling.

Qualifications

At least 7 years of landscape architecture experience; PA licensure preferred, but eligibility to obtain licensure in a timely manner considered.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, material selection, and code requirements for varying project types and scales.
Project management skills including budgeting, task prioritization and scheduling.
Experience coordinating external consultants including engineers, construction contractors, product reps, and permitting professionals.
Ability to prepare construction-level technical documents, plans, and specifications.
Strong design sensibility and knowledge of Pennsylvania/Mid-Atlantic regional plants.
Proficiency in sketching and rendering to create strong conceptual designs.
Familiarity with BIM and 3D modeling software and/or CAD.

Responsibilities

Leading landscape architectural services in a collaborative design environment with architects, interior designers, and graphic designers.
Performing initial project due diligence, site analysis, zoning, and code review.
Coordinating/supporting permitting application packages for municipal, county, and state review.
Assisting in the development of designs through sketches, modeling, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Executing project documentation through all design phases including master planning, site layout, traffic circulation, grading, planting and irrigation, lighting, structural designs, specs, and utility planning.
Coordinating project constraints and technical details with the internal design team, external consultants, and clients.
Supporting construction administration on projects, including site visits, meetings, drawing revisions, and submittal reviews.
Reviewing design documentation for quality control, accuracy, and alignment with design intent.
Assisting with proposals and cultivating client relationships to develop new business opportunities.