LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT II / PROJECT MANAGER
QUALFICATIONS
- Landscape Architecture graduate from an accredited LAAB design program (preferred).
- Licensed Landscape Architect
- Minimum of 8 years* of professional experience.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Advanced knowledge of drafting standards, dimensioning practices, and 3d visualization
- Advanced knowledge of design principles, technical detailing, and the standard of care in Landscape Architectural documentation.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
- Communicates effectively and constructively with consultants and clients.
- Creates & encourages positive team dynamics
- Provides support, feedback, and positive influence for coworker’s development
- Minimal guidance through all design phases from conception through construction
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excels at time management and multi-tasking
- Collaborative, team-building attitude that sets a positive tone
- Sets expectations for reporting team member performance
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design & develop preliminary concepts and presentations
- Design & develop plans, elevations, sections, & details to successful completion with minimal guidance
- Perform code review and documentation with minimal guidance
- Perform QC/QA to deliver work that is generally free of errors.
- Redline documents for less experienced staff
- Coordinate drawings with design consultants
- Interact with local jurisdictions for permitting, zoning, approvals, etc.
- Primary client contact during CD and CA
- Manage, guide, and educate multiple staff members
- Schedule project delivery dates
- Set team performance expectations, assign tasks
- Manage & review drawing sets and specifications
- Ensure deliverables meet deadlines and expected quality level
- Coordinate drawings with design consultants
- Perform contract administration through job closeout
- Prepare for and conduct meetings with clients, consultants, jurisdictions, etc. with review and approval from Principal in charge.
- Initiate project updates with Principal in charge regularly
- Provide general production staff oversight & leadership to ensure production levels are being maintained
- Review project hours weekly & advise team to correct as needed
- Assist by reviewing monthly invoices & communicating concerns to Principal in charge
- Assist with proposals and marketing materials
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally
- Daily attendance for a typical workday and accurate recording of time
- Able to work cooperatively with co-workers and teams through all stages of design & construction
- Ability to work efficiently and meet project timelines
- Knowledge and daily use of computers and the computer programs used in the office for job description
- Ability to work at a desk throughout the work day; adjustable (sit or stand) desks are standard
- Must be able to see, interpret, and analyze data in color on computer screens/programs and paper
* The listed qualifying range of professional experience is a guideline which is subject to comparison against job performance. Individuals may be outside this range at NSPJ’s discretion.
