Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture

SWA Group • Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with 2+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction. Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for: Preparation of construction drawings/documents and sets with a focus on technical details Reviewing and redlining drawing sets Materials research Writing technical specifications Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction Elevating the level of construction quality Attending and leading meetings Working with all levels of designer as part of the collaborative team Requirements: A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, landscape construction, architecture, planning, or urban design. The ideal candidate has: 2+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields) Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction Strong interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving skills Attention to detail and organization Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Effective time management skills Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation Ability to take direction Positive attitude Sense of accountability Ability and willingness to travel, including driving Site observation/ construction administration experience Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or intent of becoming licensed Proficiency in: o AutoCAD 2018+ o Microsoft Office o Bluebeam Revu Additional experience with the following is desirable: o Revit or other BIM software o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.) o Hand sketching o 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino) Apply : Resume/CV (word or PDF) Design Portfolio highlighting built projects, technical experience, and construction administration experience (PDF, 20MB max.) Cover letter Contact info for 2-3 references

Requirements

• A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, landscape construction, architecture, planning, or urban design.
• 2+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields)
• Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation
• Ability to take direction
• Positive attitude
• Sense of accountability
• Ability and willingness to travel, including driving
• Site observation/ construction administration experience
• Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements
• Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or intent of becoming licensed
• Proficiency in: o AutoCAD 2018+ o Microsoft Office o Bluebeam Revu

Nice To Haves

• Revit or other BIM software
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
• Hand sketching
• 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)

Responsibilities

• Preparation of construction drawings/documents and sets with a focus on technical details
• Reviewing and redlining drawing sets
• Materials research
• Writing technical specifications
• Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction
• Elevating the level of construction quality
• Attending and leading meetings
• Working with all levels of designer as part of the collaborative team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees