Registered Landscape Architect

DLZ CorporationWaterford Township, MI
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.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
  • 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Wellness program with reimbursement benefits
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