Overview
Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering and design firm based in California. We have an opportunity for a Senior Landscape Architect to provide coordination support on multiple landscape design and greening projects for its client in Los Angeles. This role will support our Facilities Sector.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providingprofessional leadership, technical direction, and guidance in the planning, design, development,and implementation of landscape architecture and greening projects
- Provide technical direction and professional oversight to consultant landscape architects andother design professionals engaged in District landscape architecture, greening, irrigation,grading, and related projects
- Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects and assume professionalresponsibility for the preparation, review, coordination, and certification of landscapearchitectural plans, specifications, and related technical documents
- Plans, develops, and directs highly complex landscape architectural projects involvinglandscape design, site planning, greening, irrigation systems, grading, planting, hardscape, andrelated site improvements
- Prepares and certifies plans, specifications, and other professional documents in accordancewith applicable laws, codes, standards, and District requirements
- Leads the design and development of in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-useplanning projects, applying professional judgment to establish design solutions
- Direct and supervise the preparation, review, and coordination of landscape architecturaldrawings, specifications, construction documents, and design revisions for new landscapingand modifications to existing landscapes
- Directs and oversees the development, review, negotiation, and processing of Design ServiceProposals, scopes of work, and related documents for landscape architectural and greeningdesign services
- Leads coordination and community engagement related to landscape architectural andgreening projects with school principals, teachers, parent groups, nonprofit organizations, andother community stakeholders; evaluates input and incorporates appropriate requirements intoproject development
- Reviews, negotiates, and approves task orders, scopes of work, proposals, and relatedconsultant documents for landscape architectural and related professional services
- Prepares and reviews cost estimates, evaluate materials and equipment, establish appropriateinstallation methods, and assess project delivery methods
- Conducts site visits and field investigations; evaluates existing site conditions, reviewsconstruction and installation progress, identifies design and technical issues, and providesprofessional direction to resolve issues affecting landscape and greening projects
- Reviews and approves technical documentation supporting grant applications for landscapearchitecture, greening, sustainability, and related projects; ensures that proposed projects andsupporting documentation satisfy applicable District and funding-agency requirements
- Provides technical consultation and professional advice to District management, project teams,school-site personnel, and other stakeholders regarding landscape architecture, site planning,greening, irrigation, grading, sustainability, and related design matters
- Reviews project designs and provide recommendations regarding constructability,maintainability, lifecycle considerations, sustainability, accessibility, safety, cost effectiveness,and compliance with District requirements
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years’ professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff providing direction and overseeing projects from inception to completion
- Experience with AutoCad design software system
- Proficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
- Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others)
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture
- Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred
- Strong design skills and a passion for creativity
- Strong organizational skills
- A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness
- Knowledge of planting design, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architecture
- Review of construction documents, specifications and contracts
- Construction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
Salary Range: $180,000 - $197,000 per year.Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaWork Environment: Onsite
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