Project Landscape Architect
About The Position
The Project Landscape Architect will be responsible for executing, managing, and monitoring project budgets, work plans, consultants, and schedules. This role involves developing project schedules and stakeholder meeting plans, coordinating design activities between clients, consultants, and internal teams, and serving as the main point of contact for clients on landscape-led projects. The position requires leading design development through all phases, overseeing project design quality, and mentoring design team members. Additionally, the Project Landscape Architect will participate in project pursuits, support construction contract administration, and contribute to the firm's brand advancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
- Eight (8) years of experience in landscape architecture.
- Landscape Architect license.
- Knowledge of quality control and quality management review processes (QCR, QMR, DQR, PQR).
- Experience preparing construction documentation, including plans, details, specifications, renderings, and 3D models.
- Proficiency with digital modeling, rendering, and visualization tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to develop Basis of Design (BOD) documents and cost estimates.
- Familiarity with value engineering (VE) methods and construction cost control.
- Understanding of construction phase procedures, including submittals, RFIs, CCDs, site visits, and punch lists.
Responsibilities
- Execute, manage, and monitor project budgets, work plans, consultants, and schedules.
- Develop project schedules and stakeholder meeting plans in collaboration with Project Leaders and other disciplines.
- Coordinate design activities between clients, consultants, and internal project teams to ensure integrated and timely project delivery.
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients on landscape-led projects, maintaining consistent communication and oversight of project direction.
- Collaborate with Project Directors and Principals-in-Charge to prepare and execute client agreements and proposals consistent with firm policy and professional standards.
- Develop work plans, fee estimates, and scope of work proposals.
- Coordinate with Architectural Project Managers and other team members regarding project scope, budgets, and schedules.
- Manage project teams to ensure high-quality deliverables, profitability, and efficient resource allocation.
- Identify and assist in the creation of Professional Services Agreements, Consultant Services Agreements, and Add Service Requests as needed.
- Prepare project-level revenue projections and monthly billing using earned value principles.
- Lead design development through all phases, engaging all disciplines and stakeholders to produce conceptual and schematic designs aligned with firm standards.
- Oversee and review project design quality, ensuring consistency with LPA’s integrated and sustainable philosophy.
- Facilitate design presentations and client meetings, including material and finishes selections.
- Mentor design team members and support their professional development to maintain design excellence and team efficiency.
- Participate in project pursuits, design competitions, RFPs, RFQs, and interviews to support project leaders and principals.
- Assist in the administration of construction contracts and conduct site visits as required.
- Support the advancement of the firm’s brand through project photography, award submissions, and speaking engagements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
