Farnsworth Group Inc

Project Landscape Architect

Farnsworth Group Inc$70K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
  • Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) certification
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • ISA Certified Arborist is a plus
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills adaptable to various levels of personnel
  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of project proposals
  • Lead client, contractor, and project team meetings
  • Analyze data to determine project feasibility
  • Prepare conceptual sketches and technical drawings
  • Present ideas and solutions to clients
  • Develop project budgets
  • Plan, design, and assist in bidding and construction oversight of projects
  • Prepare construction cost estimates and technical reports
  • Manage multiple projects within budget and schedule
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to landscape architecture team members

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training opportunities
  • Access to a Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program
Full Job Description
Project Landscape Architect in the posting locations below. In this role, you will have the responsibility for designing and executing landscape architecture projects, both public and private sector, from concept through construction documents. The PLA must understand and keep an eye on the big picture, while simultaneously being entrenched in the details. The success of a project relies on the clarity, completeness, accuracy, and overall quality of our project documents.

Posting Locations: Peoria, IL

What You'll Do:
  • Assist with development of proposals
  • Lead and participate in client, contractor and project team meetings
  • Determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data
  • Prepare conceptual sketches, technical drawings, and presentation materials
  • Present ideas and solutions to clients
  • Develop project budgets
  • Plan, design, and provide bidding assistance and construction observation/administration of landscape architecture projects
  • Prepare estimates of probable construction costs for site and landscape-related work
  • Write and review reports, feasibility studies, project manuals and technical specifications
  • Manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines; minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget
  • Delegates and/or supervises the work of other landscape architecture team members on his/her projects


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
  • Professional Landscape Architect (PLA)
  • 8+ years of related professional experience
  • ISA Certified Arborist a plus
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Capability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision required
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills required
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit all levels of personnel and management
  • Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Responsible for providing work that is accurate, complete and timely
  • Travel as needed to project sites


Featured benefits and perks include:
  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program


Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.

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About Farnsworth Group Inc

Farnsworth Group Inc is an architecture, engineering, and planning firm that provides a range of services including design, planning, and construction management. The company has a strong presence in the US and serves clients in various industries including healthcare, education, and government. Farnsworth Group Inc is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of its clients. The company has won several awards for its projects including the ACEC Engineering Excellence Award and the AIA Illinois Honor Award.
Learn more about Farnsworth Group Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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