Landscape Architect II - Tucson or Phoenix, AZ

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Landscape Architect II to join our team in Tucson or Phoenix, AZ. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Assist in the execution of technical activities required on assigned projects and apply landscape architecture technical policies and procedures in a land development environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, or related field; or commensurate relevant work experience in landscape design.
Three or more (3+) years of professional experience working within a landscape architecture studio/office, or considerable commensurate internship experience supplementing degree program.
Progress toward Landscape Architect Registration preferred (with anticipated completion within 1-2 years).
Appreciation and understanding of land development process and desire to contribute in design of housing, commercial, mixed use and industrial site plans and work directly with our multidisciplinary team.
Experience in production of Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) including site details, materials and layout selection, and planting design; irrigation design a plus.
Development of design concepts and preparation of presentation-quality graphics and illustrations.
Preparation of detailed construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and/or InDesign.
Knowledge of planting design proficiency and knowledge of regional planting materials and techniques.
Must have a solid understanding of site design; grading principles and drainage concepts; construction methods, materials, and details.
Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree a plus.
Experience in 3D Modeling (Sketchup, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Lumion, Land FX, GIS/ArcView) a plus.
Knowledge of water-harvesting/irrigation design principles a plus.

Responsibilities

Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
Work is completed using advanced techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement.
Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
Utilize and assist less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.
Work closely with senior staff members to perform with landscape architecture work.
Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
Assist in the execution of landscape architectural design on assigned projects within a multidisciplinary collaborative setting.
Prepare hardscape and landscape plans for urban settings, streetscapes, parks and recreation, etc., including entitlement, site plan and construction documents.
Assist with plant inventory and evaluations.
Support engineering projects and provide state and local permitting assistance.
Carry out technical and administrative assignments, tabulations, cost estimates, etc.
Consult with clients, engineers, and architects on specifications and needs of overall projects.
Assist in performing onsite landscape inspections during site evaluations and construction and coordinating design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
Conduct code research, write specifications, and coordinate permitting.
Assist in preparation and presentation of design projects to required legislative bodies or municipality commissions.
Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and permitting requirements.
Assist in assembling Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) and reviewing jurisdiction submittal packages.