Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
2-5 years of experience in AEC, planning, or design firms.
Familiarity with RFQs and proposal submissions strongly preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and editorial communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Coordinate private-sector RFQ submissions from opportunity to final delivery.
Manage media inquiries and liaise with public relations consultants.
Assist in proposal writing, editing, and graphics preparation.
Work with subconsultants to gather materials for submissions.
Maintain project descriptions, resumes, and presentation materials.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
401K retirement plan with profit sharing.
Performance-based bonus.
Employee-owned company structure.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a thoughtful, highly organized Landscape Architecture Pursuits Coordinator to support the Los Angeles studio's proposal efforts and communications. This role will primarily coordinate responses to private-sector Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), while also supporting the studio's awards, publications, and external communications.
Working closely with the studio leadership, the Pursuits & Proposal Manager, and SWA's firmwide Marketing and Communications team, the Landscape Architectural Pursuits Coordinator will help elevate the studio's profile through responding to RFQs, publications, awards, conferences, media outreach, digital communications, and strategic storytelling.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and manage private-sector RFQ submissions from initial opportunity through final submission, including assembling qualifications packages, coordinating consultant teams, tracking deadlines, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Support media inquiries and coordinate with SWA's public relations consultant
Support proposal development through writing, editing, graphics coordination, and preparation of interview materials.
Coordinate with subconsultants to collect qualifications, resumes, fee information, and supporting materials for pursuit submissions.
Maintain project descriptions, resumes, biographies, photography, and presentation materials
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Design, Design, or a related field.
2-5 years of professional experience within Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), planning, or design industry.
Experience coordinating RFQs, RFPs, or proposal submissions within an AEC environment strongly preferred.
Excellent written, editorial, and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail (including spelling and grammar).
Strong graphic communication skills with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
