Landscape Architect Iii - Williston, United States - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

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Williston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:
Bowman has an opportunity for a Landscape Architect III to join our team in Williston, VT. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job.

It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

At the Operational and Company Level

Work closely with senior staff members to perform landscape architecture work.

Do the Work

Lead in the execution of landscape architectural design on assigned projects within a multidisciplinary collaborative setting.
Provide leadership in project design, production, and management.
Design strategies to address client budgets and needs.
Direct the execution of landscape architectural design processes on assigned projects.
Prepare hardscape and landscape plans for urban settings, streetscapes, parks and recreation, etc., including entitlement, site plan and construction documents.
Perform plant inventory and evaluations.
Support engineering projects and provide state and local permitting assistance.
Carry out technical and administrative assignments, tabulations, cost estimates, etc.
Consult with clients, engineers, and architects on specifications and needs of overall projects.
Perform onsite landscape inspections during site evaluations and construction and coordinating design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
Conduct code research, write specifications, and coordinate permitting.
Present design projects to required legislative bodies or municipality commissions.
Review proposed design change orders and make recommendations as needed.
Utilize and assist less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.
Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and permitting requirements.
Assist in assembling Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) and reviewing jurisdiction submittal packages.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

Ability to review and interpret local zoning regulations in a variety of municipal jurisdictions.
Ability to use sound judgement and skills to defend decisions and methodologies used to arrive at chosen solution or decision.
Ability to work both independently and contribute within a highly collaborative team environment.
Ability to thrive in an environment with iterative feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Highly motivated and problemsolving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Selfreliance and ability to occasionally operate independently with limited direction.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
Ability to effectively manage multiple timesensitive tasks.
Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills.
Ability to actively participate in design and analysis on substantial projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, or related field; or commensurate relevant work experience in landscape design.
Master's degree a plus.
Seven or more (7+) direct professional experience working within a landscape architecture studio/office through all phases of design managing/leading projects of various scales and complexity.
Landscape Architect Registration preferred or pending completion within 6 months.
Appreciation and understanding of land development process and desire to contribute in design of housing, commercial, mixed use and industrial site plans and work directly with our multidisciplinary team.
Technical knowledge and experience in production of Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) including site details, materials and layout selection, and planting design; irrigation design a plus. Development of design concepts and preparation of presentationquality graphics and illustrations. Preparation of detailed construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Construction oversight/administrati