Project Landscape Architect

Farnsworth Group•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Project Landscape Architect responsible for designing and executing landscape architecture projects, both public and private sector, from concept through construction documents. The PLA must understand and keep an eye on the big picture, while simultaneously being entrenched in the details. The success of a project relies on the clarity, completeness, accuracy, and overall quality of our project documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
Professional Landscape Architect (PLA)
8+ years of related professional experience
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Capability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision required
Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills required
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit all levels of personnel and management
Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
Responsible for providing work that is accurate, complete and timely

Nice To Haves

ISA Certified Arborist a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with development of proposals
Lead and participate in client, contractor and project team meetings
Determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data
Prepare conceptual sketches, technical drawings, and presentation materials
Present ideas and solutions to clients
Develop project budgets
Plan, design, and provide bidding assistance and construction observation/administration of landscape architecture projects
Prepare estimates of probable construction costs for site and landscape-related work
Write and review reports, feasibility studies, project manuals and technical specifications
Manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines; minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget
Delegates and/or supervises the work of other landscape architecture team members on his/her projects
Travel as needed to project sites