What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer position at gpac?
Job Description
Landscape Designer / Project Manager - Los Angeles
Our client is excited to be growing their LA landscape design studio and are seeking a mid-level Landscape Designer / Architect and Project Manager with strong construction document (CD) experience to join their diverse team of professionals.
Project Types : Typical projects you’ll work on include park planning and design; sports and recreation facility design; trails and non-motorized transportation plans; streetscape planning
and design; site and landscape design for public and private buildings, plazas, and turban environments; campus master plans; children’s play environments; and community engagement (including online meetings and tools). The company is particularly interested in projects that support equity and inclusion.
Project Work : You will work with a team of landscape architects, planners, and project managers on landscape architecture projects in the public and private sector. Your
responsibilities will vary by project, with you sometimes supporting others and other times leading tasks.
Your role will typically include :
- Supporting lead designers or project managers with tasks such as site analysis, site design, problem solving, construction detailing, planting plans, selection and design of site amenities and paving systems, aesthetic detailing, and project research.
- Providing project management, project support, or both depending on the project and project team. This will include working closely with a team of designers and planners to produce project deliverables, develop forward-thinking designs, strategies, and materials to facilitate project and public meetings. Depending on your experience, you may provide overarching project direction to staff and oversight of work products; lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams; and develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. Project Managers maintain client relationships; identify the correct course of action to the client; represent clients at public hearings and meetings; and set the standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability.
- Producing conceptual exhibits, illustrative graphics, and full construction document sets. Other responsibilities may include conducting project research and project reports; preparing design presentations; providing support in developing cost estimates; responding to construction submittals and questions; providing sub-consultant and client coordination; and attending client meetings.
Qualifications :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
