PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Prepare and analyze landscaping plans and specifications encompassing a variety of ground development, beautification and rehabilitation programs including master planning; prepare detailed scaled drawings and build models of proposed landscape construction for presentation to client; assist senior staff with design and drafting of landscape projects; as well as report preparation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and design development of land areas for projects, such as recreational facilities and other commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
• Prepare separate detailed site plans, grading and drainage plans, lighting plans, paving plans, irrigation plans, planting plans, landscape cost analysis, and construction detail of landscape structures.
• Compile and analyze data on conditions such as location, drainage, and location of structures for environmental reports and landscaping plans.
• Prepare detailed scale drawings and tracings from rough sketches or other data provided.
• Prepare colored drawings and builds models of proposed landscape construction for presentation to client.
• Raw talent for sketching and drawing; ability to create realistic drawings by hand.
• Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs utilizing computer program.
• Writes and prepares reports.
• Understand site development capacity and limitations.
• Translate development programs into detailed land use and site plans.
• Prepare presentation-quality illustrations.
• Familiarity with innovative sustainable design strategies and construction methods, both on a planning level and in site design.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes.
• Ability to undertake frequent site inspections locally, nationally, and internationally to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction personnel.
• Assist senior staff with design and drafting of landscape projects.

Other Duties and Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of landscape architecture, topographic mapping, soil mechanics, soil erosion, horticulture, plant ecology and plan, tree and shrubbery arrangements.
• The propagation, planting and general care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
• Basic principles and practices of engineering as applied in grading and filling of land areas and general architectural and building construction.
• Procedures and practices used in the preparation of engineering and architectural plans, specifications, estimates and reports.
• Land planning, institutional and campus planning, commercial (private sector) and government (public sector) work.
• Technically sound, innovative, and sustainable site design and implementation.
• Working in and promoting a collaborative environment.
• Prepare landscaping plans and designs for the development of ground area, parks and other recreational areas, and for erosion control purposes.
• Use creativity and nature to create a harmonious, aesthetically pleasing and functional area, which may include lawns, parks, highways, walkways, and more.
• Assess a site’s potential to meet the client’s specifications.
• Communicate well both with clients (nationally and internationally), other departments, and with landscaping team.
• Ability to reserve car, hotel, and transportation needs (air, train, etc.) with the rationale that business expenses will be reimbursed.
• Knowledge of local culture preferred.
• Experience working in diverse settings.
• Obtain a valid passport within three months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Education/Trainings:

•    Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or related degree preferred.

Experience:

• Five or more years of experience as a landscape designer, or a combination of relevant education and work experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• FTE; Monday through Friday (office hours 7:30 am to 4:30 pm).
• Evening and weekends as needed.
• Occasional travel required.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED:

• Desktop computer
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Desktop publishing software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Map creation software
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheet and word processing software
• Video creation and editing software

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from the environment, including computers, calculators, telephone systems and other staff members.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules.
• Ability to respond quickly to rush projects, multiple deadlines or emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and over the telephone.
• Occasionally requires bending and lifting/transporting of moderately heavy objects; up to 30lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• General vision, hearing, speech, walking and standing required. Turning, twisting, kneeling, and bending performed.
• Requires alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from the environment, including computers, calculators, telephone systems and other staff members.