Project Landscape Designer

Job Summary:

The Project Landscape Designer provides support to the entire team through drawing production, graphics, reports, site inspections, collaborative design input, and any other assistance necessary to meet the needs of the department/company. The Project Landscape Designer works on a variety of project types such as master plans and design of public parks & trails, commercial developments, master-planned residential amenities, urban renewal & streetscapes, and Low-Impact Development (LID).

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare concepts, design development and graphic illustrations.

Prepares graphic representations of proposed plans using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software.

Participate in design meetings.

Work with senior landscape architects to compile data and prepare design solutions.

Work in collaborative integrated teams of professionals that include civil engineers, architects, planners and surveyors.

Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate and select construction materials.

Assist in editing technical specifications, preparing cost estimates, and bid quantity takeoffs.

Assist in reviewing shop drawings and submittals during construction.

Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.

Use in depth knowledge of trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, and annuals in preparing planting plans and landscape master plans.

Assist project team in preparation of parks and trails master plan documents including site inventory and analysis, graphic design, and final document publishing.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to adapt and support senior Landscape Architects, and Engineers on a wide variety of project tasks.

Efficient use of time and resources to provide quality design solutions and accurate project data.

Education, certification and experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Landscape Architecture.

0-3 years of professional experience

Computer skills including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.

Technical knowledge of landscape architecture site development elements.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for 60% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate progress and project goals.

The employee is occasionally required to move about the office to utilize office productivity machinery such as the printer, copier, scanner, computer, etc.

May require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus when utilizing design software.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands and may change at any time with or without notice.

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