Landscape Architect

Cushing Terrell•Billings, MT

28d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Landscape Architect you will provide leadership to a team of landscape professionals in a collaborative approach. You will work with other disciplines as a team member and will be expected to lead projects of all sizes for the team and for the firm. Projects types will be varied and often will evolve from early planning documentation and concept design through construction documentation and construction administration. This role will work independently as well as in a team environment, will provide vision to the group, and provide marketing for projects in your discipline, as well as support marketing for the firm outside your service sector. You will work directly with clients and perform some sales opportunities. As a member of the firms’ Landscape Architecture and Planning service sector you will have the opportunity to work in seven vertical markets often on multiple projects at a given time including, Infrastructure, Education, Living, Retail and Commercial vertical markets.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Landscape Architecture or related field of study
10+ years of job-related experience
Professional license required
Advanced knowledge of Auto CADD, Civil 3D, Sketchup, Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite and other software options prevalent in the landscape architecture industry
Mathematical skills, planting design, knowledge of irrigation systems, basic knowledge of civil design, understanding of sustainable design, basics of codes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proposal writing skills

Responsibilities

Expands a design thinking approach and the integration of landscape design that are complementary of built and non-built environments
Maintain working knowledge of process and issues affecting productivity and quality
Responsible for establishing drawing protocols and training related to landscape architectural drafting
Meet with the client to determine project parameters and requirements
Consult with the client to determine functional and spatial requirements of plan, development, new structure, or renovation and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and completion time
Collaborate with designers and other disciplines to produce preliminary concepts and drawings
Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, and coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures
Compile and analyze data on conditions such as location, drainage, and location of structures for environmental reports and landscape plans
Plan project layouts and integrate architectural elements into unified design for client review and approval
Administer construction contracts and conduct on-site observation of work during construction to monitor plan compliance, including administration of addendums, substitutions, change orders, and reviews submittals
Conduct project closeout and quality measurement investigation