Senior Landscape Architect – Lead Greening & Design

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent firm providing professional, technical, consulting and management services in landscape architecture. This onsite role oversees the landscape unit, directing complex projects, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring compliance with district requirements.

Responsibilities include leading design, greening, irrigation, and site planning efforts, with a focus on community engagement and feasibility for public and private projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years’ professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff.
• 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, Illustrator, InDesign).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit with leadership and direction.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to consultant landscape professionals on landscape architecture and greening projects.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District projects and certify plans and documents.
• Direct and manage complex landscape architectural projects including site planning, greening, irrigation, grading and hardscape.
• Prepare and certify plans and specs in compliance with laws, codes, and district requirements.
• Lead in-house landscape architecture and land-use planning projects with design justification.
• Coordinate preparation of landscape drawings, construction documents, and revisions.
• Negotiate and process design service proposals and scopes of work.
• Lead community engagement with schools and stakeholders, incorporating input into project development.
• Review and approve consultant task orders, scopes of work, and related documents.
• Prepare cost estimates, evaluate materials, and determine installation methods.
• Conduct site visits, assess conditions, and resolve design/technical issues.
• Review grant-related documentation for landscape projects to meet requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Lumion

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Design skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent firm providing professional, technical, consulting and management services in landscape architecture. This onsite role oversees the landscape unit, directing complex projects, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring compliance with district requirements.

Responsibilities include leading design, greening, irrigation, and site planning efforts, with a focus on community engagement and feasibility for public and private projects.