Overview

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Because of our growth, we are seeking an experienced Landscape Architect, Junior or Mid- level in the Charlotte, NC area. 

 The Landscape Architect will be responsible for providing expertise in planning and design for diverse projects and clients. Our work includes a variety of master-planned communities, higher education, parks and recreation, athletic venues, commercial, urban design and economic development related services. This position is also responsible for coaching and mentoring other landscape architects.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, define, organize, execute, and coordinate landscape architecture assignments
• Assist with preparation of responses to RFQ’s, and scope and fee proposals for planning and design projects, also assist with scope and fee preparation for landscape architecture projects
• Confer with clients, consultants, and in-house engineering and architectural team members on project requirements
• Act as a Project Landscape Architect on complex projects and may direct other team members
• Assist with project management for Woolpert’s Charlotte office location
• Lead the compilation, map preparation and analysis of data on site conditions (geographic location; soil; vegetation; topographic features; drainage and location of structures) for preparation and development of master plans, site, and landscape plans
• Lead the observation of construction work in progress (Construction Administration)_to verify compliance with landscape specifications and construction documentation drawings, to approve quality of materials and work, and to advise client and construction team on landscape design intent
• Assist in the preparation of various studies and reports
• Prepare schematic and detailed design documents
• Prepare construction drawings including construction details
• Participate in scope meetings with clients to construct needs analysis and project definitions
• Participate in progress meetings and design reviews in-house and with clients
• Willingness to support the development of a strategic marketing plan and assist with the implementation of marketing strategies to help continue to grow the landscape architecture practice within the firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master of Landscape Architecture Degree
• 5-15 years of related Landscape Architect work experience
• Licensed Landscape Architect preferred
• LEED Certification preferred
• Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) preferred
• Strong hand drawing and illustrative design skills required. Competency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Revit, MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite and ArcGIS, is desired
• Experience preparing detailed Construction Drawing (CD) packages
• Must be able to travel /-25% to client and project sites
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Interest in and ability to mentor landscape architects and other design professionals
• Strong creative and technical proficiency within design and construction required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals
• Quickly adapt and respond to industry changes as well as internal initiatives

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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