What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect position at BHC?
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Job Description
The Landscape Architect works closely with landscape designers and civil engineers to facilitate the development objectives of our clients. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after 90 days working up to 2 days remote.
Who We Are
Our everyday work impacts how people do everyday living, through improved connectivity, transportation, safety, and community development. As a service business, we are all about our people. Our shared values and objectives focus on integrity and professionalism. We embrace teamwork, process management, and collaboration and are growth oriented because we believe growth creates opportunities. As each person continues to learn and grow professionally, we advance as an organization.
What We Do
Our Development team provides superior site design that enables a community vision to become reality. We manage the details and move quickly to meet project timelines and budgets. We operate from a place of integrity and professionalism, driving modern and sustainable designs.
How You Can Grow With Us
Opportunities for growth are endless based on your desire to learn. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. Positions such as Project Manager, Project Manager - Public Works or Group Director may be in your future.
Essential Functions
- Takes an active role in various tasks throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and conception through construction documents and construction administration
- Interacts and collaborates with related internal and external disciplines: architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, and planning
- Conducts site inventory and analysis (i.e., geographic location, soil, vegetation, rock features, drainage, and location of structures)
- Builds upon this site understanding for preparation of environmental reports and design concepting
- Demonstrates a keen attention to detail while preparing plan drawings, specifications, construction details and cost estimates for various project types
- Demonstrated ability to review municipal codes and prepare due diligence for projects
- Demonstrated ability to use rendering software and other tools to improve project deliverables
- Meets with clients, engineers and building architects to understand the requirements of a project
- Coordinates the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures
- Analyzes environmental reports on land conditions, such as drainage
- Demonstrated ability to use rendering software and other tools to improve project deliverables
- Designs site storm water best management practices
- Visits sites to understand project conditions
- Leadership for other Landscape Designers
- This position may have direct reports
Job Qualifications
Experience
- 4 years of prior related experience
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Adobe Acrobat Suite (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
- Comprehension and experience with grading and stormwater management
- Experience with efficiently preparing 2D and 3D renderings
- Experience preparing graphics for presentations
Skills
- Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
- Self-starter and motivated individual yet able to collaborate with a team
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field required
- Licensure required
BHC is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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