Job Captain, Landscape Architect

Position Overview

ABOUT AO:

At AO, WE are better together.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, AO offers an absolute one-of-a-kind culture with collaborative workspaces and driven coworkers. AO welcomes creativity, learning, and lasting relationships. Everything we do is motivated by what it takes to be effective and successful for our clients. We value service, our people, a roll up your sleeves attitude, and continuous improvement.  If you are young in your career, grow with us.  If experienced, get better with us.  There is no one like you, and there is no place like AO.

Benefits:

We offer all the benefits of a big firm, with all the human connections of a small one.  You will never be a number at AO.  Join our community.

Partial list of benefits:

• Full Suite of Medical, Dental, Life & Supplemental Insurance             
• Ongoing Education and Exam Reimbursement
• Most Medical Plans fully paid for employee-only coverage 
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts      
• Overtime Compensation for Hourly Employees
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time        
• Rail Station one block from campus     

As a Job Captain, you will play a pivotal role in the execution of landscape architectural projects, from concept through construction. You will work closely with our design and project management teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, innovative designs and plans that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.  This position coordinates the work of consultants, assigns tasks to project staff, coordinates drawings and specifications and manages the production aspects of a project.  Assistance during CA with submittal reviews and site meetings is to be expected.  The Job Captain is responsible for overseeing the drafting process of a project and completing outstanding items or tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with project managers, design and other project team members to develop project plans, schedules, and budgets. Ensure projects are executed efficiently and within established timelines and budgets.

Design Development:

• Translate conceptual designs into detailed construction documents, including plans, elevations, sections, and specifications. Assist in the development of design concepts as needed.

Code Compliance:

• Stay current with building codes and regulations and ensure project designs and documents adhere to all relevant codes and standards.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct regular reviews of project documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality. Implement best practices and quality control processes.

Construction Administration:

• Assist in the administration of construction contracts, including site visits, responding to RFI's, and reviewing submittals.

Technology Proficiency:

• Utilize industry-standard software tools such as AutoCAD and other relevant design and project management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in architecture, architectural technology, or proven experience as a draftsperson in an architectural firm or related industry.
• 3-5 years of landscape architectural experience, including experience in project coordination and documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketchup and other relevant industry-standard software.

• Intermediate/Working knowledge of architectural principles, building codes, and construction methods.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and design work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Mathematical skills
• Reasoning and critical thinking ability

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000