Landscape Architect -Experienced

Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in landscape design and development, site engineering, and planning-related work. Starts to perform assignments independently or with a lessening degree of supervision with instruction as to the general results expected and with guidance from the other professionals on unusual or complex problems. This position requires a broad knowledge of landscape architecture principles and practices. Candidates must be capable of self-sufficiency and working on all aspects of projects.

Essential Functions

• Prepares design plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and contract documents for landscape architecture and engineering projects. These may include planned communities, urban design, redevelopment projects, park design, and residential subdivisions.
• Develops business and manages projects for multiple public and private sector clients.
• May serve as the contractor/client contact.
• Communicates with Project Managers for project guidance and status.
• Conducts periodic construction site observations for the project and attends project meetings as required by clients.
• May assist with performing monthly billing of clients for work completed.
• May assist in the preparation of proposals
• Routinely communicates with Principals, Design Group Leaders, Project Managers, CADD technicians, engineering technicians, surveyors, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and administrative staff.
• Ensures that each project is completed on time and within budget.
• Prepares written reports documenting work.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to work with clients to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
• Knowledge of landscape architecture construction techniques and plant materials.
• Proficient in storm drainage, water & sewer, stormwater management, site grading, and sediment control.
• Ability to cost estimate landscape architecture and engineering designs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate with emphasis on continued development/knowledge of various landscape architecture software programs as appropriate. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License.

Education and Experience

• BS in Landscape Architecture or technical equivalent.
• RLA, preferably in GA and SC is a plus.
• 2 years of landscape design experience. Job Details

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Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.