Job Description

Duties:

• Develop, plan, design and provide professional certification of plans and specifications related to landscape, greening, irrigation systems, and grading projects
• Design in-house landscape and greening projects and land use planning projects
• Supervise the preparation of drawings and specifications for landscaping and changes in existing landscape
• Supervise the development and processing of Design Service Proposals for landscape design projects
• Collaborate with in-house design managers, engineers, and architects for landscape design projects and greening projects
• Coordinate and finalize design plans with LAUSD Technical staff, project planning staff, and Maintenance and Operations staff for design projects and greening projects
• Finalize coordination plans with school principals, teachers, non-profit groups, and parent groups for landscape design and greening projects
• Review, approve and negotiate task orders
• Manages landscape and greening projects related to researching the scope of work, preparing project cost estimates, material selection, equipment and installation, and methods of delivery and costs
• Conduct site visits and monitor progress of landscape design and greening projects
• Review and approves documents for grant applications
• Reviews specifications and drawings to ensure District policies and procedures for landscape related practices are implemented
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial or public agency projects, preferably in school or university projects
• 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)

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture

Required License:

• A valid certificate of registration as a licensed Landscape Architect issued by the California State Board of Landscape Architects

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred

Skills:

• 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.

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'

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