Landscape Architecture - Project Coordinator

SHM Architects • Dallas, TX

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Architecture - Project Coordinator in the Landscape Design Studio is skilled in the development of multiple landscape design projects from the schematic design phase through completion of construction administration. The incumbent will possess a diverse knowledge of landscape architectural principles and practices to help advance a variety of different projects in the firm. Provides full support from the schematic design phase through construction documents on projects of various sizes or in specific areas of medium to large projects Independently applies advanced landscape architectural concepts and designs Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the clients’ needs Assists with client and project coordination and presentation materials Attends client meetings and prepares meeting notes with the opportunity to lead meetings May provide technical guidance to less experienced team members Knowledgeably and inventively engage design issues including: Concept development and site utilization The critical relationship and reciprocity of interior and exterior spaces Landscape aesthetics with special focus on materiality, tectonics, and the productive stylistic association with the architecture Site grading and drainage design and documentation Planting design and plant material specifications Pool/spa design Decorative water feature design Decorative landscape lighting design Irrigation system diagramming and detailing Stormwater management as it applies to various local codes and ordinances

Requirements

• Professionally accredited Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in residential landscapes and associated plant materials and hardscape planning and detailing, preferably in the DFW region
• Experienced AutoCAD user for construction detailing
• A working knowledge of Revit
• 2D and 3D landscape rendering skills using Adobe Creative Suite
• Grading and drainage design and documentation experience
• A working knowledge of basic residential foundation systems
• Proficient with technical detailing and drawing set development/management
• Strong sketch and visualization capabilities to quickly produce the graphic presentations, including layout of design concepts, masterplan proposals, materials palette boards, and client presentations using the Adobe Creative Suite
• Can think creatively – big thinker
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills
• Capable of maintaining focus in an open office environment
• Strong customer service skills for interface with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Licensure preferred but not required
• Sketch-Up experience for 3D modeling, preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides full support from the schematic design phase through construction documents on projects of various sizes or in specific areas of medium to large projects
• Independently applies advanced landscape architectural concepts and designs
• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the clients’ needs
• Assists with client and project coordination and presentation materials
• Attends client meetings and prepares meeting notes with the opportunity to lead meetings
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced team members
• Knowledgeably and inventively engage design issues including: Concept development and site utilization, The critical relationship and reciprocity of interior and exterior spaces, Landscape aesthetics with special focus on materiality, tectonics, and the productive stylistic association with the architecture, Site grading and drainage design and documentation, Planting design and plant material specifications, Pool/spa design, Decorative water feature design, Decorative landscape lighting design, Irrigation system diagramming and detailing, Stormwater management as it applies to various local codes and ordinances

Benefits

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees
• Other voluntary benefits like dental, vision, additional life insurance, Legal Shield/ID Shield, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and pet insurance
• Annual healthy living benefit
• Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees
• HSA quarterly employer contributions
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute or not
• Personalized PTO
• Five (5) paid holidays plus a winter break typically 12/24 through 1/1
• Paid parental leave for new parents (birth, adoption, placement / maternal and paternal) to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid covered parking for all employees
• Other perks like weekly breakfasts, monthly happy hours, office lunches, our Spring/Summer event, Texas State Fair Day and team building event, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, Winter Holiday Party, and the list goes on!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level