Landscape Architect - New Britain, CT

ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES · Architecture · • Interior Design · • Landscape Architecture · Job Posting · Landscape Architect · (Job Captain, Level 1) · WHO WE ARE · With over 50 years of success, Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA) is a thriving multidisciplinary (Architecture, · I ...

Job description

ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES

Architecture
• Interior Design
• Landscape Architecture

Job Posting

Landscape Architect

(Job Captain, Level 1)

WHO WE ARE

With over 50 years of success, Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA) is a thriving multidisciplinary (Architecture,

Interior Design, Landscape Architecture) firm with offices in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and

Massachusetts. We specialize in state-of-the-art Public Schools, Public Safety, and Outdoor Recreation

Facility projects throughout Southern New England. We pride ourselves on our staff-centric culture and

fast-paced, innovative, collaborative environment. KBA is an Employee-Owned company and we offer a

competitive benefit package, a hybrid work model, and learning and growth opportunities.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

In collaboration with project Job Captains, this role oversees production and implementation of design,

drawings, and speci�ications for Landscape Architecture document progress submissions. This role assists

with driving development of project progress, meets interim project deliverables, and coordinates with

design consultants. Level 1 Landscape Job Captains may assist with overseeing production staff and

advise the Project Manager on their performance. Assisting with assembly and coordination of site

permitting applications and deliverables and application of design visioning and materials selections is

important. The role has potential for growth and can be located in

Boston, MA.

WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE

• Participate in site programming, planning, and design evolution meetings, and material selection

meetings and presentations.

• Work collaboratively across various disciplines to assist with developing construction drawings and

graphic renderings

• Mentor and begin learning to manage Design Professionals and with guidance, may provide direction

and oversight of their production and research work.

• Learn to be a key participant in the research, coordination, and review of specifications.
• Provide QA+QC reviews for content and completion of Landscape design documents.
• Participate in permitting application involvement & deliverables
• Key participant in the research, coordination, and review of specifications.
• Various Construction Administration responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Increasingly responsible for the evolution, programing, and production of Landscape

architectural/site portions of drawings, renderings and specifications

• Work with the Landscape team to evolve the creation of designs that are aesthetically pleasing,

constructable, durable, cost effective, and appropriate for our clientele.

• Increasing Responsibility for presenting design evolution, requirements, intent and vision to Clients

and design committees.

• Construction Administrative support including site visits, field reports, Owner meetings and

responding to RFIs, and preparing sketches; Works collaboratively with construction administrator.

• Produce design renderings that easily illustrate design intent to the Owner and public.

• Produce detailed construction drawings and details for bidding and construction.

• Prepare drawings and materials for presentations and meetings and attend/participate as

appropriate.

• Produce and coordinate related addenda or change sketches.
• Provide graphic support for business development efforts.
• Assist with construction budget formation and reconciliation efforts.
• Conduct and assist with periodic site visits and review work in progress for conformance with

Construction Documents and Specifications and prepare Site Visits Reports

• Understand and apply company standards for all content within the Landscape construction portion

of the project document set.

• Exhibit an advancing knowledge of plant materials, planting plans and availability.
• Begin learning to manage production staff including overseeing staff performance and providing

appropriate feedback as appropriate.

• Participate in and adhere to KBA management processes (performance process, promotion process,

1:1s, etc.) as appropriate

• Meet all project schedules and deadlines.
• Continually enhance professional knowledge and technical skills
• Contribute positively to KBA culture
• Embody KBA values and encourage others to do the same.
• Follow and comply with KBA guidelines & policies

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program.

• 8+ years of relevant municipal, educational or institutional project experience and capable of

authoring Site and Landscape architectural contract documents (drawings and specifications).

• Expertise in common design requirements and standards and ability to lead the project with research

of materials and product data.

• Advancing expertise in common Landscape construction materials, methods, processes and design

requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality illustrative drawings and renderings.
• Experience with construction contracts, RFP/RFQ requirements, bidding laws and requirements.
• Expert AutoCAD, Microsoft, and Photoshop (or Revit & Sketchup) skills and solid knowledge of

PowerPoint, and Bluebeam

• Developing knowledge of construction standards, building and accessibility requirements.
• Knowledge of materials, permitting, codes and detailing of the Landscape Architectural scope of the

site design.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• An excellent benefits package including medical & dental insurance, LTD, STD, and life insurance, 401K, ESOP

employee stock ownership, PTO, parental leave, licensing reimbursement and more

• Hybrid work-from-home options
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment with emphasis on learning & development
• Employee-led committees focused on engaging social activities all year long

KBA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our practices and employment decisions,

including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any

person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status,

sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

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