Senior Landscape Architect – Education Projects Leader

Cumming Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group seeks a Senior Landscape Architect for the Los Angeles, CA area to lead the Landscape Unit within our education project team. You will coordinate with project, program, and client leadership to deliver premier educational facilities for K-12 and higher education nationwide.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, 10+ years of experience, and supervision of a landscape architecture team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture is required.
• 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture design on commercial or public agency projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising a team of landscape architects.
• Experience with AutoCAD design software system.
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, etc.)
• Experience coordinating with civil, electrical, and structural engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Landscape Unit staff, projects, programs, and activities.
• Provide technical direction to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District projects and certify plans and documents.
• Lead complex landscape design, site planning, greening, irrigation, and related site improvements.
• Direct and supervise design drawings, specs, and change orders for landscaping.
• Coordinate with school leadership and community stakeholders on project requirements.

Skills

Design skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Planting design knowledge

Construction administration

Communication skills

Collaboration

Staff supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Cumming Group seeks a Senior Landscape Architect for the Los Angeles, CA area to lead the Landscape Unit within our education project team. You will coordinate with project, program, and client leadership to deliver premier educational facilities for K-12 and higher education nationwide.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, 10+ years of experience, and supervision of a landscape architecture team.