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Landscape Architect (8-12 Years of Experience)
Langan
Philadelphia, PA
Posted 10/29/20
Langan is an award-winning ENR Top 500 Design Firm that offers integrated engineering and environmental services for both public and private sector clients at sites located throughout the United States and abroad. Langan receives numerous recognitions for its technical expertise as well as its work environment. Details here.
Planner & Landscape Architect (3-5 Years of Experience)
VIKA Maryland
Germantown, MD
Posted 10/6/20
VIKA Maryland, LLC is seeking an experienced Land Planner or Landscape Architect to join our staff in the Germantown, Maryland office. The successful candidate should have a degree in planning or landscape architecture with a portfolio documenting a range of planning, design and construction detailing experience.
Our office provides planning, design, and engineering services to developers and municipalities in Maryland, focusing on Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. We strive to integrate the expertise of our various professions and other consultants and expect a well-rounded understanding of how the built environment is constructed. Most of our work is infill, TOD, and urban redevelopment. While our foundation is in entitlement work, we are building our design portfolio with a focus on placemaking, smart growth, and sustainable design principles; a desire to create environments that people take ownership of and pride in is essential. To help us continue this growth, the successful candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects, and coordinate with other disciplines within, and outside of the organization.
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or Landscape Architecture
Technical Requirements:
- Experience in entitlement work.
- Experience in plan production.
- Software proficiency: AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp is required. Civil 3D is preferred.
- Basic understanding of plant material, grading and drainage, and construction materials.
- Hand graphics skills are a plus.
Professional Requirements:
- Licensure is not necessary, but an anticipated part of your career development.
- To be considered for this position we need to see your work examples.
For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter via email to mdemployment@vika.com with “Planner/LA Architect” in the subject line.
We currently offer great benefits that include medical, dental, 401k plan, generous tuition reimbursement and a professional development program. Our recruitment program brings new leaders into the company, while our professional development commitment encourages them to grow with us. VIKA Maryland, LLC provides a team-oriented environment, where staff members benefit from a comprehensive learning environment and many opportunities for advancement. VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, age, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Landscape Designer/Architect (4-6 Years’ Experience)
Bradley Site Design
Washington, DC
Posted 9/16/20
Bradley Site Design is welcoming applications from enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to join our team on the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC. We’re looking for a highly organized, self-motivated professional who shares our community-driven mission and our commitment to excellence.
The position is a full-time salaried post. You would join a talented, close-knit group of designers who work hard, support each other and enjoy field trips and social outings as a team. Projects include educational campuses, community redevelopment, and public spaces in the private sector, and institutional work in the public sector. BSD applies a unique approach to its work, using curriculum integration techniques in its schools and design metrics to evaluate triple bottom line outcomes for all projects.
Responsibilities include production leadership and support for project management from contract administration through close-out for projects of all scales. A high level of technical expertise, attention to detail and a collaborative work approach are required. Tasks include design and production, stakeholder engagement, intensive site analysis, construction administration, outcome evaluation, and collaboration with clients, contractors and multidiscipline design teams.
What We Prefer:
- Professional landscape architecture registration
- Exceptional hand and/or computer graphics
- Proven public speaking abilities
- Experience with client management
What We Require:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program
- 4+ years of high-quality professional experience
- Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
- Highly proficient in technical detailing of landscape architecture elements
- Strong knowledge of native plant species, especially those of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
- Excellent organization, communication, and management skills
- Commitment to environmental equity, innovation, health and wellbeing
- Interest in working in a growing, mission-driven firm
- Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude
What You Can Expect:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Generous paid leave policy
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Flexible hours and telecommuting options
- Professional development opportunities and in-house sabbatical research program
- Work-life balance
To Apply: Please email cover letter, résumé, and portfolio as a single file .pdf attachment to Chris Papp at cpapp@bradleysitedesign.com with the subject heading Landscape Architect/Designer Position.
To learn more about Bradley Site Design please visit our website at www.bradleysitedesign.com.
Landscape Construction Manager
Campion Hruby Landscape Architects
Annapolis, MD
Posted 9/15/20
Why is this job important to Campion Hruby Landscape Architects?
Great design comes from team involvement. This Landscape Construction Manager will be integral to project construction, ensuring jobs are executed according to plan. Because of our holistic office approach, the new employees will jump into all phases of the design process.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- Education, or five years of experience, in the landscape construction industry, horticulture, gardening, and planting design
- Experience successfully supervising the implementation of grading, drainage, planting design, landscape installation, and construction details
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Intrinsic knowledge of hardscape construction, including: masonry, carpentry, irrigation and lighting
- The ability to make detailed observations on job sites and architectural plans, and transcribe them into concise reports for project managers and contractors
- Interpersonal and professional communication skills – written and verbal- are key to the job
- Demonstrated technical skills, an attention to detail, and problem solving ability
- Must be computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge and experience using Fieldwire, and/or other construction management applications
- Knowledge and experience using Google Suite applications, specifically Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Documents and Google Calendar
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, energetic and collaborative environment
- Ability to effectively manage time and self-edit work
- In-depth interest in and knowledge of horticulture
- Passion for planting and ecological design
- Spanish language skills a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
- Manage overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies through soil testing, sustainable amendment recommendations and supervising implementation
- Travel to project sites to perform site inventory and analysis
- Research project-related issues and best practices, and maintaining a working library of these practices
- Work closely with the landscape architect, contractors and clients throughout the design and construction process
- Lead construction crews on the job site, serving as the eyes and ears of CHLA and ensuring the job is executed according to plan
- Manage teams of sub-contractors and oversee onsite construction
- Review and collaborate with the landscape architect on garden designs and constructability
- Periodically evaluate the health and quality of gardens, and generate recommendations for maintenance and improvements
- Coordination and management of irrigation contractors and systems, including monitoring of moisture levels
How to Apply:
Submit the following in PDF format not exceeding 10mb in file size via email:
-Cover letter
-Resume
-Portfolio
Email with subject line “Landscape Construction Manager | First & Last Name” to
Emily Hood
No phone calls please.
Project Manager
Campion Hruby Landscape Architects
Annapolis, MD
Posted 9/15/20
Why is this job important to Campion Hruby Landscape Architects?
Great design comes from team involvement. This Project Manager will be integral to the design process as a strong leader, designer, and manager. Because of our holistic office approach, the new employees will jump into all phases of the design process.
What are we looking for?
Basics:
-A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
-4 to 6 Years of employment history in a landscape architecture studio environment
-A registered Landscape Architect
-Experience in project management, construction documentation, and permitting
-Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up and MS Office
-Proficiency with AutoCAD or Vectorworks (preferred)
What gets us excited?
-Passion about design, exploration and research
-The ability to work at varying scales in our profession, from the campus level to rich details
-Strong hand graphics and artistic curiosity
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Demonstrated technical skills, an attention to detail, and problem solving ability
-Personable, hardworking, and fun, because our team spends a lot of time together
-Passion for and experience in horticulture
-International exposure
-Ability to work in a fast-paced and energetic environment
Once you are here you will:
-Perform the majority of the design for projects, working directly with the Principal
-Manage and be competent in the graphic delivery of ideas, from hand drawings to computer graphics
-Act as a Project Manager
-Be self-sufficient in leading design teams in the execution of all design phases, from Master Planning through Construction Administration
-Act as lead designer on projects, especially after the tone is set
-Assemble project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants as required
-Lead, train, and coach less experienced staff members
-Communicate with clients
-Assist with billing process
-Assist the Principals in areas of the firm other then running projects, such as marketing, advertising, hiring, training, managing the physical plant
Our work:
Check out some of the award winning projects on our website: www.campionhruby.com
About Campion Hruby Landscape Architects:
We are a 20-person firm providing a full range of landscape architectural services for residential, commercial and institutional clients in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and other surrounding states. Kevin Campion founded the firm in 2010, after a career spanning 12 years in the Mid- Atlantic region and the United Kingdom. Robert Hruby joined the firm as Kevin’s partner in 2011 after a 16-year career working on projects spanning the United States. Campion Hruby Landscape Architects hone their talents on specialties including city gardens, estate gardens, institutional campuses, urban spaces, and conservation planning.
What do we need for application:
Submit the following in PDF format not exceeding 10mb in file size via email:
-Cover letter
-Resume
-Portfolio
Email with subject line “Project Manager | First & Last Name” to
Emily Hood
No phone calls please.
Compensation:
Campion Hruby offers a competitive compensation package and benefits commensurate with experience.
Fyffe Landscape Architecture
Assistant
Posted 8/31/20
Fyffe Landscape Architecture seeks a qualified, organized and experienced person in auto cadd, excel, power point and sketch up. Also proficient and capable in design and planting skills. Hours are negotiable. Please contact Susanne Fyffe at 703-966-2702 or susanne@fyffela.com.
Mid-Level Designer/Landscape Architect
Arentz Landscape Architects
Washington, DC or Warrenton, VA
Posted 7_17_20
Description:
Arentz Landscape Architects, a small boutique landscape architecture firm, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-level Designer/Landscape Architect. Our practice is 90% high-end residential with the occasional institutional project including niche hotels, private schools, and museums. We practice across a broad spectrum of scales from large rural estates to small urban gardens developing big picture relationships and intensely focusing on the execution of the finer details. ALA has developed a consistent body of award-winning work based on the philosophy that the creation of place is critical to the outcome of a project and achieved through an understanding of scale, proportion, and context to develop projects that fit their environment. Underlying all of our work is the acknowledgement that each project is unique, and an appropriate response is one that carefully integrates client values with layers of culture, history, and materials. Our projects are primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region with a D.C., Maryland, and Virginia focus. However, we frequently have projects outside of the region and occasionally abroad.
Interested persons should demonstrate strong design and graphic skills including hand drawing. Candidates should be creative, efficient, adaptable to changing schedules and priorities and be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with attention to detail and will be expected to think critically to develop projects from design conception through construction.
Our offices are located in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia among the foothills of the Blue Ridge and at Dupont Circle, Washington, DC.
Experience:
Qualified candidates must have at least three years of experience in a professional setting and an undergraduate or graduate degree in Landscape Architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to and collaborate on the development of conceptual design presentations.
- Develop, organize, and present detailed design and construction packages.
- Research and explore design solutions.
- Coordinating with other disciplines and government agencies.
- Coordinating with and directing contractors and trades for project construction.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Proven superior people, project management, and organizational skills.
- Construction documentation, specification, and construction observation experience on highly detailed projects.
- Strong hardscape and plant knowledge.
- Proven track record of successful collaborations with design team members.
- Attention to detail, ability to self-edit and commitment to accuracy.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, Adobe Photoshop, and Sketchup.
- Regional familiarity.
Salary commensurate with work experience and skill set.
Email resume, portfolio, and reference information to: Sandi Olsen, accounting@arentzdc.com.
Landscape Architect
Posted 06_26_20
RK&K’s Healthy Communities Team is focusing on being a positive, supportive force in this new environment. We are hiring a new teammate who is enthusiastic about active transportation, revitalizing communities, and engaging with the public.
Click here for full details and application link.
Request for Proposal
Exploring Innovative Funding Mechanisms to Support Installation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure on Faith-Owned Property
Posted 6_19_20
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake (IPC) is a growing non-profit that is mobilizing faith communities throughout Maryland to restore the Chesapeake. Click here for the full RFP.
Multiple positions and levels of experience (Entry Level – 5 years)
Lee and Associates
Washington, DC
Posted 5_26_20
Award Winning Firm, Lee and Associates, Inc. (Lai), is a design-driven studio comprised of enthusiastic landscape architects, planners and urban designers located in the center of Washington, D.C., right next door to the ASLA HQ. Our 30 years of award winning local and global work consists of a variety of project types and clients. The scale of our commissions ranges from the smallest of courtyards to masterplans for new towns/cities.
We are seeking highly motivated and creative individuals with multiple levels of experience.
Solid presentation and graphic production skills, and the desire and ability to collaborate within the studio and with our multi-disciplinary partners are essential. Individuals who will share our firm’s enthusiasm for our projects, promote positive work atmosphere and bring creative ideas and energy to our studio.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and find the diversity of our studio strengthens our work. www.leeandassociatesinc.com.
Send resume, cover letter and portfolio in single PDF (maximum of 6MB) to bshon@leeandassociatesinc.com No calls or links to websites please.
Salary is Based on experience.
Requirements:
* Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA or BLA).
* Assist with production of renderings, 3D Models and construction documents.
* Strong written, oral, and graphic communication skills
* Commitment to design excellence
* High proficiency in AutoCad
* High proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and other Adobe applications
* Proficiency in Sketch Up (other 3D applications a plus.)
*Construction Administration experience with multi-discipline projects.
Other Preferred Skills, Not required but may need to learn:
* Microstation, Rhino & Revit
Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds
Tudor Place
Washington, DC
Posted 2_27_20
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden is looking for someone with a passion for beautiful landscapes and respect for architectural masterpieces. The Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds leads efforts at this National Historic Landmark to care for 5 ½ acres of historic gardens and multiple historic structures, including the 1816 house. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in cultural landscape management and historic preservation. This will be a labor requiring creativity, hard work, and a love of getting dirt under the fingernails. A competitive salary and benefits accompany an inspiring work environment and a dedicated team.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in horticulture and grounds management
- Three years of experience in landscape or facilities management
- Training in historic preservation and facilities management and experience at a historic site preferred
Click here for full job listing and how to apply.
Landscape Designer – Landscape Architect – Project Manager
Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN)
Seattle and Washington, DC
Posted 2_27_20
Seattle and Washington, DC
GGN is busy working on many exciting projects, and we are seeking people with a passion for design, problem solving, and discovery to join us.
We are looking for design professionals with proven office experience who have managed a minimum of 3 projects and/or who have managed a minimum of 3 technical document sets. Please highlight any project management experience, and/or background in leading/strategizing technical document sets, and/or planting design, documentation, and installation experience. Candidates should demonstrate their skills and experiences in project leadership, as well as show their direct involvement in developing and coordinating document sets, technical detailing, and specification preparation.
We are looking for people who have the drive and the ability to contribute in a collaborative design environment, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate how they use drawing as a tool to problem solve. Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Rhino, and 3D modeling skills is required. Foreign language skills are not required, but fluency in Japanese, Korean, and other languages is of interest, so please highlight if relevant.
We want to know how your personal and professional experience has shaped your perspective and how you can contribute to our team. Please email application materials to the attention of Grant Stewart at Jobs@ggnltd.com. Include a letter of interest, resume, references, and portfolio/work samples in PDF format (7MB maximum). In your cover letter, please state any preference for a Seattle or Washington, DC workplace.
For more information about GGN: https://www.ggnltd.com/info.
Part-time Internship
Studio AKA
Washington, DC
Posted 1_28_20
Studio AKA is a small but nimble design practice located in Capitol Hill. We are seeking a self-motivated intern with a passion for imagining creative, sustainable solutions to tough urban problems. Bring your research and design interests! Learn directly from firm leadership! Get hands-on project experience! This is a paid part-time internship and can coordinate well with planned summer travel or thesis research.
Qualifications:
– Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in landscape architecture, civil engineering, horticulture, or urban planning
– Eager to learn and manage small projects with guidance
– Proficiency with Adobe suite, CAD, rhino is a must, familiarity with Lumion and Vectorworks preferred
Please submit a portfolio and resume at a single PDF (maximum 10MB) to dani@studio-aka.com by April 1, 2020.
Experienced Landscape Designer – Landscape Architect
Joseph Richardson Landscape Architecture
Washington, DC
Posted 11_21_19
JOSEPH RICHARDSON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (JRLA) creates distinctive, sophisticated natural environments for modern living. Based in Washington, DC, the boutique firm takes on select commissions nationwide as well as in the MidAtlantic region. JRLA’s portfolio of residential and specialty commercial projects reflect comprehensive, personalized services that result in meaningful connections between people, architecture, and the land.
Our firm is currently seeking an experienced landscape architect/designer. The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, selfstarter who is prepared to jump into a wide range of projects and tasks. This position offers a flexible work schedule with strong growth opportunities.
Required Skills:
Strong experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch Up.
Solid technical knowledge of construction detailing, materials, grading and drainage.
Experience developing a design from the concept phase through construction documents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate with clients, consultants, and contractors effectively.
Ambition to grow within our firm.
Education Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited landscape architecture program.
A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience working in a landscape architecture firm
Licensure is a plus, but not required.
Horticultural knowledge is a plus, but not required.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, but we are prepared to offer a compensation package well above the industry average for the best candidates in our region.
How to Apply: Please email a resume, portfolio, and salary requirements to office@jrichardsonla.com. All submissions will be kept confidential.
Bloom Sales Manager (Exempt, Full-Time)
Washington, DC
Posted 09_11_19
Bloom® is DC Water’s Class A, Exceptional Quality biosolids soil amendment. Blue Drop markets and sells Bloom to nurseries, landscapers, soil blenders, construction firms and select retail outlets in the mid-Atlantic area in partnership with DC Water. A combination of DC Water and Blue Drop staff make up the team on this program.
The Bloom Sales Manager leads all sales activities for the Bloom program. The position requires direct selling to commercial and institutional customers. We are looking for someone who is well-connected in the mid-Atlantic industries that make up the target market for Bloom and can use those connections to build the program.
Duties
Direct Sales
- Ensures that Blue Drop and DC Water meet sales targets for Bloom by directly selling the product to commercial and institutional customers
- Responsible for developing sales pipeline, qualifying marketing leads, and managing prospect and customer information through Bloom’s CRM system
- Meets with existing customers to discuss their evolving needs and to assess the quality of our company’s relationship with them
- Gives sales presentations to a range of prospective clients
- Representing Bloom at trade shows and other industry events
- Recruits ambassadors for Bloom from among existing and new customers, leveraging their connections and reputations to help sell the product
- Helps determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations
- Prepares weekly and monthly reports
- Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs
- Understand and promote company programs
Leadership
- Participates in the development of a marketing and sales plan
- Leading the sales effort in close collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Vice President
- Serves as a key part of the DC Water/Blue Drop Bloom team
- Identifies and develops new customers and markets for the product
- Develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies and programs to capture key demographics
Requirements
This position requires at least three years of experience in a direct sales environment. Experience in soils, horticulture, agriculture or construction is a must. A valid driver’s license is required. Supervisory experience is helpful. Blue Drop may choose to conduct a criminal history or driving record check on a successful applicant.
CompensationCompensation for this position will consist of a combination of base salary and a commission/revenue share. Blue Drop offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement plan with employer match and generous paid time off.
Location
This position is based in Blue Drop’s Washington, DC headquarters with flexible telecommuting options and will require significant travel within the several surrounding states. Blue Drop will reimburse the Bloom Sales Manager for mileage on a personal vehicle and provide an expense account for sales activities.
EEO Statement
Blue Drop embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We make employment decisions, including hiring, promoting, disciplining and discharging, based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
To apply
Please send questions, resumes and cover letters to Blue Drop Vice President Francesca Valente at fran@bluedrop.co. No phone calls, please.
MID-LEVEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER/ARCHITECT (3-7 years experience)
STUDIO39
Alexandria, VA
Posted 09_4_19
STUDIO39 is currently seeking a talented, self-motivated experienced designer to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for managing master planning and site design of projects from schematic design construction documents; perform drafting and presentation exhibits for projects ranging from roof top amenities, streetscapes and urban plazas; and collaborate directly with other disciplines.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3 to 7 years of professional experience
- The ability and desire to work in a team environment with others on multiple projects.
- Experience managing all phases of work for a project, including construction documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to provide assistance to others with accurate production capabilities.
- Strong hand rendering skills and graphics capability utilizing SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD (required).
- Land F/X experience is preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of MS Office 365.
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or Planning from an accredited program. MLA is a plus!
- Professional registration (PLA) is a plus but not required.
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with 3% match, vacation and sick time and paid holidays.
Reply with cover letter including desired salary, resume and work samples/portfolio to careers@studio39.com.
ENTRY LEVEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER/ARCHITECT (0-3 years experience)
STUDIO39
Alexandria, VA
Posted 08_30_19
STUDIO39 is currently seeking a talented, self-motivated entry level designer to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for assisting project managers on master plans and site designs from schematic design to construction documents; perform drafting and presentation exhibits for projects ranging from roof top amenities, streetscapes and urban plazas; and collaborate directly with other disciplines.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Entry level to 3 years experience.
- The ability and desire to work in a team environment with others on multiple projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to provide assistance to others with accurate production capabilities.
- Strong hand rendering skills and graphics capability utilizing SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD (required).
- Land F/X experience is preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of MS Office 365.
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or Planning from an accredited program. MLA is a plus-
- Professional registration (PLA) is a plus but not required.
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with 3% match, vacation and sick time and paid holidays.
Reply with cover letter including desired salary, resume and work samples/portfolio to careers@studio39.com.