Landscape Architect

Overview:

M&J offers a highly creative teamwork environment with projects that remain at the forefront of the design community for design quality and vision.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams, assisting in design development from concept through construction
• Prepare graphics, by hand and by computer, for design development and presentations, including sketch-up models, concept plans and diagrams, design studies, material boards, illustrative plans, cross sections and perspective sketches
• Assist in producing construction documents: develop layout and materials, grading, and planting plans and technical details, and write technical specifications
• Assist in preparing estimates of probable construction costs
• Assist with project construction administration tasks
• Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape design, drainage, and planting.
• Knowledge of landscape architectural construction and applicable codes and regulations
• Knowledge of construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications
• Experience with green and resilient initiative programs and low-impact design
• Strong, innovative, and creative design and graphics skills
• Both Computer and freehand illustration rendering skills a plus
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong graphic skills and ability to organize and present ideas graphically
• Strong knowledge of plant identification, plant selection, and horticultural & arboricultural practices
• Ability to handle assignments from multiple project managers
• Public speaking and presentation skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Landscape Architecture
• 3-5 years minimum of professional experience
• Licensed (or in pursuit of license) Landscape Architect
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Strong project coordination and project management skills
• Comfortable in coordinating input from various organizations for public/private collaboration, including multi-discipline project efforts working with allied professionals such as architects, civil engineers, and planners
• Strong team collaboration skills

Benefits:

Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.