Position Snap Shot

Our team is made up of smart, fun, and collaborative individuals who see the big picture. We offer planning and design services across a broad range of market sectors including parks, communities, commercial, academic, transportation, healthcare, and more. Founded in 1982, RVi has grown into a leading national firm with a broad range of project experience. We have offices in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Colorado and North Carolina.

Day to Day

• Attends scheduling meetings;
• Performs project tasks reliably and effectively and in a timely manner;
• Demonstrates reliable performance managing multiple projects effectively;
• Leads project team activities;
• Effectively communicates with Project Team;
• Promotes a collaborative project team atmosphere;
• Manages project initiation, research, materials and site furnishing selections, programming, and conceptualization;
• Coordinates, and approves project presentation materials and participates in design review and client presentations;
• Leads development of project goals and organization;
• Prepares consultant agreements;
• Coordinates design presentations;
• Prepares creative solutions that meet client goals;
• Maintains regular client communications;
• Prepares and reviews project correspondence, documentation, and presentation materials that meet project intent, schedule, and budget expectations;
• Leads and coordinates project and client meetings;
• Coordinates and monitors project and client communications;
• Coordinates consultant activities;
• Prepares and oversees CAD document production and coordinates drawings;
• Prepares project specifications and coordinates with drawings;
• Produces documents within established fee budget and schedule;
• Reviews takeoffs, cost estimates, and manages project budgets;
• Review construction documents;
• Approves and seals construction documents;
• Adheres to RVi Quality Control review process;
• Directs Construction Administration activities and makes site visits;
• Manages project submittal review;
• Reviews and approves project reprographics and printed materials;
• Manages project budget and updates leadership monthly;
• Responds to Project Director and Client requests;
• Effectively delegates tasks to Staff Designers, Staff Planners, and Student Interns;

Training

• Serves as a mentor to Staff Designers, Staff Planners, and Student Interns;
• Pursues and manages continuing education opportunities in alignment with target markets, licensure requirements, and with RVi Professional Development Plan;
• Attends trade events and professional association conferences;
• Seeks and advocates continuing education opportunities for junior staff;
• Participates in annual performance evaluation;
• Participates in annual performance evaluation of Staff Designers and Planners;
• Participates in 360 Partnership program

Requirements

• Undergraduate and/or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited Landscape Architecture program
• 10 years of design experience with a private-practice landscape architecture firm
• Landscape Architecture License
• Experience with a variety of landscape architectural project types.
• Extensive project and client management experience.
• Excellent freehand and digital drawing skills.
• Well-developed organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Technical experience in site planning, conceptual design, construction documentation, and construction administration.

What you can expect from us: To learn more about RVi, check us out at our website at www.rviplanning.com and at the following sites:

• Blog
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

DISCLAIMER

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Notice to Applicants

RVi is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information, please see the links below:

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