Parsons
SeniorLandscapeArchitect
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“Senior Landscape Architect at Parsons. Skills: Landscape Architecture, design quality, technical solutions, project management. delivering technical and aesthetic design quality and value to clients, within allocated hours and associated costs. Identifying scope creep as potential variation orders”
What You'll Achieve.
technical excellence of the tasks and analyses performed; regulatory compliance; on-schedule completion of landscape projects within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations; delivering technical and aesthetic design quality and value to clients, within allocated hours and associated costs
Industry & Context.
practical technical solutions; interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related field) from a recognized University/ Institution, 8 years’ experience in the landscape field showing increasing levels of responsibility, Experience managing landscape groups / teams for established Architecture/Engineering firms or the client side, Proficiency in the application of architectural public realm and landscape design standards, practices, techniques, and concepts, Experience in Horticulture, softscape, landscape planting and irrigation design, Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is must, Experience managing multiple landscape design projects and multiple design teams, Experienced in client facing communication and management
Nice to Have
Experience and/or willingness and adaptability to transition between BIM-based design process and delivery paradigm and 2D delivery
What You'll Do.
delivering technical and aesthetic design quality and value to clients
within allocated hours and associated costs
Identifying scope creep as potential variation orders
Determines aesthetic design and practical technical solutions for the planning of external spaces including hardscapes
construction documents
and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers
Ensures compliance with applicable codes
and client requirements
Performs a variety of assignments such as conducting landscape architectural studies
developing design concepts and design criteria
and preparing related reports
design and presentation of high-quality landscape concept drawings
Prepares staffing estimates and execution plans
Prepares material and equipment specifications and purchase reviews supplier witnesses shop tests
assists with assessing supplier manufacturing capabilities
Selects materials and writes construction specifications
Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses
Develop maintenance plans for completed sites
Provides technical guidance to lower-level Landscape Architects and Designer/Drafters working on the same project and may provide input regarding their performance
Working with lead landscape architects guiding and assisting them on their projects to ensure project plans and time lines
technical quality of the design and production for submissions
Coordination with other relevant disciplines such as Master Planners
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Assist in the preparation of project proposals
providing technical writeup
resourcing assessment and scope development and costing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordination with other relevant disciplines such as Master Planners, Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects; Provides technical guidance to lower-level Landscape Architects and Designer/Drafters working on the same project; Working with lead landscape architects guiding and assisting them on their projects
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; client facing communication
Process & Methodology
managing landscape groups / teams, managing multiple landscape design projects and multiple design teams, project plans and time lines, scope development
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Landscape Architect** to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for the technical excellence of the tasks and analyses performed, regulatory compliance, and for on-schedule completion of landscape projects within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Responsible for delivering technical and aesthetic design quality and value to clients, within allocated hours and associated costs. * Identifying scope creep as potential variation orders and otherwise be responsible for the technical delivery of the projects in tandem with the Project Managers. * Determines aesthetic design and practical technical solutions for the planning of external spaces including hardscapes, softscapes, streetscapes etc. * Project types may include urban space planning, commercial buildings and spaces, residential projects, industrial sites, public open spaces and parks, resorts, hotels and leisure facilities etc. * Proficiency in providing complex technical solutions and preparing full technical packages from Concept Design, through Design Development, Final Design to Tender and Construction Contract Documentation in coordination with landscape team members and internal and external allied technical disciplines. * Reviews CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. * Performs a variety of assign
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