Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect

Description

Client is needing a Landscape Architect for their Land Development team. This position requires previous experience in the industry and they would prefer two to ten years of experience. The person joining the LD team will work on private land development projects and will be assigned tasks with the project team, and is expected to use their education, intelligence and common sense to work with supervision to create landscape planting plans and graphics. This will include participation in the design process from concept through construction utilizing sound problem solving skills to provide solutions.

Responsibilities:

Under close supervision performs a variety of landscaping, land planning, and site design tasks

Use of computer and Landscape Architect/Planning graphics and communications software

Familiarity with CADD operations.

Design portions of a project under supervision.

Assist in field inventories and construction observation.

Research literature catalogs.

Prepare quantity estimates and cost opinions

Prepare draft reports, memos and letters required for project communications

Attend project meetings as directed by the project manager and/or supervisor

Create proposed landscape planting plans and designs

Provide preliminary sketches and detailed designs

Provide artistic renderings and graphics for presentations

Identify natural features, prepare site analysis plans, and prepare plans for mitigation or protection.

They would prefer to have someone in the office 5 days per week, but for the right individual who doesn't need a lot of supervision, they could offer a day of remote work.

Skills

Autocad, Landscape architecture, grading, Landscape design, Civil 3d, Land development, adobe creative suite

Top Skills Details

Autocad,Landscape architecture,grading

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVES:

Bachelors in Landscape Architecture or similar degree

3 plus years of experience doing landscape design

Land development or site development project experience

AutoCAD Skills

Adobe Creative Suite experience

BONUS:

Experience on commercial projects

Civil 3D knowledge

Adobe Suite experience

Private Sector project work

PLA or ability to get a PLA in a year

DISQUALIFIERS:

someone who has only done residential landscaping

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.

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