Senior Landscape Architect: Lead Public Park Projects

Waukesha County; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Waukesha County is seeking a Landscape Architect with a strong background in park development to lead site studies, plans, and project management. The role involves preparing budgets, construction drawings, RFPs, and funding applications for county park projects.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a performance-based merit system within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field.
• Three years of responsible work experience in landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Licensed in Wisconsin as a Landscape Architect, Professional Engineer, or Architect preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes site studies and prepares reports relating to the maintenance and development of park sites.
• Prepares preliminary project plans, cost estimates, and justification statements for operation and capital budgets.
• Prepares complete plans and specifications for construction projects such as park structures, parking lots and picnic areas, and tree and shrub plantings.
• Prepares site plans, specifications, request for proposals, bid documents, cost estimates, purchase orders, contracts, and funding applications for approved park projects.
• Prepares applications and reimbursement claims for state and federal funded programs.
• Prepares construction drawings showing alignment, gradient, profile, and cross sections, and evaluates relationships to landscape values.
• Performs field work such as site investigation, field surveys, and project layout.
• Prepares maps and drawings and required reports for potential land acquisitions, development, and maintenance.
• Prepares land use analysis studies.
• Manages and coordinates park development projects.
• Prepares a variety of studies and reports for presentations to county and public committees and groups.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, other organizations, and the public.

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or closely related field

Job description

Waukesha County is seeking a Landscape Architect with a strong background in park development to lead site studies, plans, and project management. The role involves preparing budgets, construction drawings, RFPs, and funding applications for county park projects.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a performance-based merit system within a collaborative team environment.