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O2EPCM

Senior Landscape Architect

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$156k - $163k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff, providing direction and overseeing projects from inception to completion.
  • Experience with AutoCAD design software.
  • Proficiency in office software including Word, Excel, and Adobe.
  • Experience with graphic design and rendering software, including Adobe Suite and Photoshop.
  • A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture.
  • Extensive experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Strong design skills and creativity.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
  • Knowledge of planting design, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architecture.
  • Ability to review construction documents, specifications, and contracts.
  • Construction administration experience and experience coordinating with civil, electrical, and structural engineering consultants.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providing professional leadership, technical direction, and guidance in planning, designing, developing, and implementing landscape architecture and greening projects.
  • Provide technical direction and professional oversight to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals engaged in District landscape architecture, greening, irrigation, grading, and related projects.
  • Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects and assume professional responsibility for preparing, reviewing, coordinating, and certifying landscape architectural plans, specifications, and related technical documents.
  • Plan, develop, and direct highly complex landscape architectural projects involving landscape design, site planning, greening, irrigation systems, grading, planting, hardscape, and related site improvements.
  • Prepare and certify plans, specifications, and other professional documents in accordance with applicable laws, codes, standards, and District requirements.
  • Lead the design and development of in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects, applying professional judgment to establish design solutions.
  • Direct and supervise preparation, review, and coordination of landscape architectural drawings, specifications, construction documents, and design revisions for new landscaping and modifications to existing landscapes.
  • Direct and oversee development, review, negotiation, and processing of Design Service Proposals, scopes of work, and related documents for landscape architectural and greening design services.
  • Lead coordination and community engagement related to landscape architectural and greening projects with school principals, teachers, parent groups, nonprofit organizations, and other community stakeholders; evaluate input and incorporate appropriate requirements into project development.
  • Review, negotiate, and approve task orders, scopes of work, proposals, and related consultant documents for landscape architectural and related professional services.
  • Prepare and review cost estimates, evaluate materials and equipment, establish appropriate installation methods, and assess project delivery methods.
  • Conduct site visits and field investigations; evaluate existing site conditions, review construction and installation progress, identify design and technical issues, and provide professional direction to resolve issues affecting landscape and greening projects.
  • Review and approve technical documentation supporting grant applications for landscape architecture, greening, sustainability, and related projects; ensure proposed projects and supporting documentation satisfy applicable District and funding-agency requirements.
  • Provide technical consultation and professional advice to District management, project teams, school-site personnel, and other stakeholders regarding landscape architecture, site planning, greening, irrigation, grading, sustainability, and related design matters.
  • Review project designs and provide recommendations regarding constructability, maintainability, lifecycle considerations, sustainability, accessibility, safety, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Revit, Rhino, and Lumion.

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