Sr. Landscape Architect

Soltesz Job Description

Job Title: Landscape Architect III

Reports to:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Reviewed:

JOB SUMMARY

This position helps manage the planning efforts of the teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Designs, develops, modifies and reviews drawings for landscape architecture projects according to established standards.

Is proficient in the use of CADD

Corrects documents.

May act as the Project Manager or Task Manager and discusses objectives, requirements and budget of a project with the Team Leader.

Researches the requirements for unique landscape projects.

Provides specialized technical assistance in connection with particular landscape projects, components, materials, elements and associated building codes.

Provides various pre-design services which may include conducting feasibility and environmental impact studies, selecting a site or specifying the requirements the design must meet.

Prepares documents and presents ideas for the client to review, including renderings and animations.

Follows applicable building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations and other ordinances.

May participate in performing site visits and inspections.

Prepares drawings and presents ideas for the design team and Team Leader to review, including renderings and animations.

Develops final landscape construction plans with sufficient details for its construction.

Acts as inspector and plan reviewer.

Mentors and trains other staff.

Develops construction specifications and contract documents for bidding.

Keeps up to date with the constantly changing materials, technology and regulations.

Makes necessary changes throughout the planning, design and construction process.

Develops solutions to technical problems with landscape architectural plans or drawings.

Develops client relationships and new project leads and participates in company promotional activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college and a minimum of 4 years’ experience. Driver’s License required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current registration as a Landscape Architect.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of CADD Design software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Project).

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in work environment is usually moderate.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.