Landscape Designer - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton•Myrtle Beach, SC

10h

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Landscape Designer. This role is responsible for providing design and production support on assigned residential and site development projects throughout all phases of a development. The position involves monitoring work for compliance with applicable codes, applying landscape and planning practices and standards, and ensuring effective communication and coordination between disciplines, the Project Manager, and consultants.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture
Ability to obtain RLA
Minimum 3+ years of engineering experience related to Land Development Projects
Experience in technical writing of deliverables including work plans, contract documents, summary reports and project correspondence is required
Land and Site planning experience is required
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft office platforms including Microsoft Project
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to balance competing deadlines

Responsibilities

Work closely with a team consisting of Engineers, Landscape Architects, CAD Designers and Technicians, and sub-consultants to successfully complete assigned projects
Prepare site layout studies of minor/ major subdivisions
Due diligence research and reporting
Communication and coordination with reviewing agencies, clients, and contractors
Assist in preparation of deliverables including conceptual and schematic site layouts, feasibility studies, design development and construction plans and documents, grading plans, landscape plans, buffer requirements, cost estimates, and permit applications
Analyze, interpret, and stay abreast of latest regulations and criteria for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies related to landscaping and planning standards
Attend planning commission meetings
Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
Maintain knowledge of landscape and planning CAD standards and advanced Civil 3D functionality
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime
Ability to travel overnight