Registered Landscape Architect

DLZ Corporation•Waterford Township, MI

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLZ Corporation has a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) opportunity in either Waterford Twp. or Detroit, MI. We are looking for a candidate with a solid technical foundation with strong graphic capabilities to work on a wide range of project types.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
AutoCAD skills with the ability to produce technical drawing and digital production skills are required.
Must have the ability to read and interpret ordinances, codes, plan, maps and blueprints.
Must possess strong site design, park design, streetscape design skills and graphic abilities.
Strong interpersonal and written communications skills required.
Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record is mandatory.
Travel to job sites will be required. Primarily local travel, occasionally overnight stay.
Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for directing and monitoring a specific segment of a project.
Participates in directing or monitoring the project’s overall progress, including conceptualizing and development of graphics and writing and administration of the project as delegated.
Provides project assistance such as directing, supervising, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating efforts of various landscape architecture/planning and design disciplines within the project group.
Recommends corrective action to be taken when necessary. Prepares and approves design drawings, specifications, studies and written work.
Prepares for and participates in oral presentations to prospective and existing clients and review agencies.
Directs and coordinates written material and assures receipt of information from subcontractors to meet the overall project goals.
Prepares and assists in the preparation of project schedules, equipment lists, manpower budgets, work schedules, cost estimates, manpower forecasts, project correspondence and project scope definition.
Reviews and approves actions per client requests for landscape architecture changes orders.
Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
May, at times, perform the general functions inherent in the advancement to a Landscape Architect IV.
Performs other duties as assigned.