Landscape Architect--Experience in Construction Documents and Field Observation (3+ years)

SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with three plus years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.

Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

• Design

• 3D modeling

• Rendering

• Producing presentation graphics and presentations

• Attending and participating in meetings

• Work with senior designers on a collaborative team

• Review proposals regarding fees for technical requirements of a proposed project from schematic design through implementation

• Preparation of design development and construction drawings/documents, sets

• Construction administration: review of submittals, shop drawings and responding to contractor requests for information

• Writing technical specifications

• Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction and issuing field observation reports

• Elevating the level of construction quality by working with suppliers and contractors during the field material selection and mock up process

• Attending and participating in meetings

• Collaborate with the design team during conceptual design through implementation

• Prepare opinion of cost estimates

Job location: Los Angeles, CA

Requirements:

• A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.

The ideal candidate has:

• 3 years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields)
• Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation
• Ability to take direction
• Positive attitude
• Sense of accountability
• Ability and willingness to travel to review and select materials at their source and perform construction observation services on project sites worldwide
• Site observation/ construction administration experience
• Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements
• Regional plant material knowledge
• Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or is in the process of becoming licensed
• Proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD 2014+
  • 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bluebeam Revu Studio

Additional experience with the following is desirable:

o Revit

o Hand sketching

o PlanGrid

o ProCore

o Google Earth Pro

Apply:

Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.) with Auto CAD and 3D graphic skills (highlighting detail studies in Design Development, Construction Documents, materials and details, and photos of built work)

Resume/CV (word or PDF)

Contact info for 2-3 references

Email or cover letter