Land Planner III

Description

Position Summary 

SeamonWhiteside is in search of an ambitious and talented professional to serve as a Land Planner III in our growing Raleigh office.

SW is seeking a Land Planner III who is dedicated and passionate toward the pursuit of design excellence and professional growth. They enjoy collaboration and has a positive self-start attitude while possessing outstanding design skills.
 

The Land Planner III will project design in collaboration with the Team Leader in concept development and design features, formulate and assemble project deliverables under direction of the Project Manager along with preparing presentation packages, sketching schematic design, delegating, and managing drawings. The Land Planner III will also assist in the preparation of construction documents, design development details and drawings management.

About Us

Since the company’s beginning in 1985, we’ve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients, community, and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW we approach every plan from both points of view, working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world, that’s a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region, the SW leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent, each with a unique expertise. SW ’s water resources team expands our diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sectors including flood studies, stormwater and water/wastewater management, utilities infrastructure design, and resiliency planning.

With over 195 employees, and offices in Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Summerville, and Spartanburg, SC as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, SW inspires employees to stand behind its tagline, of designing innovative spaces that enrich lives and leave a legacy for future generations.

Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities. In addition, company sponsored events, such as golf tournaments, sports teams and happy hours, along with philanthropic endeavors provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
 

Experience: 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience
 

Key Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction meetings and site visits with senior Construction Administration personnel or on your own
• Review and comment on shop drawings and material submittals on projects
• Evaluate and provide suggested solutions to problem solving and trouble shooting issues arising in the field
• Perform construction observations and field reports with ability to tackle more complex projects
• Demonstrate consistent achievement of SW billable goals
• Coordinate with outside consultants involved in the project (Surveyors, Traffic Consultants, Architects, Geotechnical Engineers, MEP Engineers, Wetland Consultants, etc.)
• Establish relationships with regulatory agencies
• Attend public agency meetings
• Self-perform QA/QC reviews on work and fully understand civil and landscape drawings
• Perform complete quantity take-offs and cost estimates of designs
• Address redline comments provided by agencies and senior engineering staff effectively
• Prepare comment response letters for agency resubmittals
• Preparation of construction details, specifications, and grading plans

Desired Skills
 

• Consistently meet task deadlines related to projects 
• Full understanding of project scope, assigned tasks, project scheduling, project budgets, and projects deliverables
• Strong understanding of SW file management and project organization 
• Thorough knowledge of necessary permitting processes for projects across multiple different jurisdictions
• Improved client contact, time management, and organization skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project tasks from multiple projects
• Working knowledge of DRB, SCDOT, TRC and other municipal submittal procedures and requirements
• Knowledge of drafting using AutoCAD
• Knowledge of agency regulations and design standards for specific projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Master planning proficiency with all land use types
• Developmental regional planning ability
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite 

Other Skills/Abilities 

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels 
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment

 SW Benefits

• Flexible schedule (Work/Life Balance)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Company paid Dental, STD, LTD, and Term Life Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Vision, Voluntary Term Life, Accidental, Critical Illness, Allstate Term to 100 Life Insurance, and Nationwide Pet Insurance.
• 401K with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program

For more information on our company and benefits, please visit our website at www.Seamonwhiteside.com 

SeamonWhiteside is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.