RBPRSLLC is looking for candidates to fill the position of Senior Landscape Architect. On-Site, with WFH options, in San Luis Obispo, CA. No visa sponsorships supported, no agencies please.
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Volunteer Time Off
- Work From Home (WFH) Options
What you will be doing:
- Help to direct and oversee designs and work prepared by other Landscape Architects and Designers within the studio.
- Take on the role of Project Landscape Architect for complex design projects and tasks.
- Take the lead role in research and training others on technical and/or design aspects.
- Be responsible for client/agency interactions on projects and act as an internal resource to advise staff on resolving client/agency issues.
- Direct key Landscape Architect decisions and solutions on projects in areas of competency and direct Landscape Architect solutions in other disciplines.
- Be recognized as a specialist both internally and externally, including external training efforts.
- Oversee the quality of CADD / LandFX drawings, meeting company CADD / LandFX and industry standards, and client needs.
- Ensure the overall quality of drawings to clients.
- Ensure report deliverables meet the defined scope of work.
- Write technical sections of reports in the area of competency.
- Ensure quantities and Landscape Architect's Opinion of Probable Costs are reasonable and appropriate for the project.
- Manage and be accountable for scope delivery across disciplines.
- Perform interdisciplinary checks of work products including design plans, specifications, and estimates for consistency on medium to large size projects, and specific task elements in the area of competency.
- Review technical papers and/or presentations prepared by staff.
- Routinely meet with clients in the area of competency, follow up on business opportunity leads with clients, and discuss project needs and services offered by the company.
- Review proposals, provide key input into detailed scope, approach, and understanding to ensure proposals have a 'winning' edge and technical merit.
Experience you will need:
- We are seeking a full-time Senior Landscape Architect to join our team!
- The ideal candidate shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field and have an active California registration as a licensed Professional Landscape Architect.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of qualifying professional design experience is required.
- Must exhibit working proficiency using AutoCAD, LandFX, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with desired experience in SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- The ideal candidate should have working experience and understanding of plans, estimates, and specifications, including one or more of the leading specification formats (i.e., CSI, Greenbook, and Caltrans).
- Must exhibit successful progression and development in project management and client interactions and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment.
- The ideal candidate should have experience in proposal preparation and strategy.
Salary: $95,000 - $120,000/year