Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture

SWA Group

Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture

Sausalito, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the position: Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture

    SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with 2+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.

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

    • Preparation of construction drawings/documents and sets with a focus on technical details
    • Reviewing and redlining drawing sets
    • Materials research
    • Writing technical specifications
    • Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction
    • Elevating the level of construction quality
    • Attending and leading meetings
    • Working with all levels of designer as part of the collaborative team

    Job location: Sausalito, CA

    Requirements:

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

    The ideal candidate has:

    • 2+ 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, including driving
    • Site observation/ construction administration experience
    • Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements
    • Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or intent of becoming licensed
    • Proficiency in:
    • o AutoCAD 2014+
    • o Microsoft Office

    Additional experience with the following is desirable:

    o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)

    o Bluebeam Revu

    o Hand sketching

    o 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)

    o Revit or other BIM software

    Apply:

    Resume/CV (word or PDF)

    Design Portfolio highlighting built projects, technical experience, and construction administration experience (PDF, 20MB max.)

    Email or cover letter

    Contact info for 2-3 references