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Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer – Jacksonville, FL
Halff is seeking a Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer to join our growing multi-disciplined Planning & Landscape Architecture team in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate would have at least 1 - 3 years of experience working on the following project types: parks, recreation and trail planning and design; urban park, plaza, streetscape and transportation enhancements; land development; and support for large scale planning projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment to help clients plan, design and implement projects. This position offers an excellent professional development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.
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What you will do:
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of landscape architects, planners, engineers, and others to provide management on a wide variety of public and private landscape architecture and planning projects.
- Work with design teams and consultants through all design stages from concept through construction
- Foster and promote a positive, team-oriented environment and office culture
- Production of CD sets including hardscape, planting, construction details, specifications, and bidding packages
- Construction methodologies and implementation
- Manage multiple projects of various scale and complexity simultaneously
- Anticipate the needs of clients and projects
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to lead projects while meeting deadlines and budget requirements preferred
What you will need:
- Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
- At least 1 year of experience in Landscape Architecture
- Familiarity preparing proposal/scope of work documents and reviewing invoices/submitting
- Ability to travel periodically, primarily in state, to support project needs
- Proficiency with computer applications including AutoCAD, Land F/X, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Well organized, detail oriented and highly motivated
- Experience in master planning of parks, trails, and recreation is a plus
- Excellent design skills
Interested candidates who meet or exceed the above qualifications are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and project portfolio or work samples that demonstrates their abilities. If collaborative work is shown, credit team members and note your role where applicable.
The Halff Landscape Architecture Advantage
- Our team gets involved early in the process to develop a plan that seamlessly integrates built elements with the natural environment.
- We understand that a successful design should be driven by how the entity, whether a park, trail or other public area, will be used.
- Halff’s projects and employees are consistently recognized for their excellence.
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Halff's Landscape Architecture Services
- Active Transportation Planning
- Streetscapes and Gateways
- Trail Planning and Design
- Neighborhood and Community Parks Planning and Design
- Nature Parks and Greenways
- Sport Facilities and Feasibility Studies
- Master Planned Communities
- Land and Site Planning
- Urban Design and Placemaking
- Low Impact Development / Green Infrastructure
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here
Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here
Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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