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Bowman Consulting · 4 days ago

Landscape Architect III - Hanover/Lebanon, NH Area

Etna, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Landscape Architect III to join their team in the Hanover/Lebanon, NH area. The role involves executing technical activities on assigned projects, applying landscape architecture policies, and providing leadership in project design and management.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance

Position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship. May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers

Work closely with senior staff members to perform landscape architecture work

Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships

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

Qualification

Landscape ArchitectureSchematic Design (SD)Construction Documents (CD)Project ManagementAutoCADAdobe Creative Suite3D ModelingPlanting DesignMicrosoft Office SuiteEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, or related field; or commensurate relevant work experience in landscape design

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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to direct junior staff members

Project management experience

Demonstrated experience preparing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets and tracking them through project completion

History of working on multiple complex projects concurrently

Prior experience coordinating with clients, project team partners, and subconsultants

Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff

High comfort level in running meetings, giving presentations, and leading client interactions

Must have a solid understanding of site design; grading principles and drainage concepts; construction methods, materials, and details

Able to provide professional work portfolio upon request

Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check

Preferred

Master's degree a plus

Landscape Architect Registration preferred or pending completion within 6 months

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 presentation-quality graphics and illustrations

Preparation of detailed construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates

Construction oversight/administration, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and observation of the contractor's work

Experience in 3D Modeling (Sketchup, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Lumion, Land FX, GIS/ArcView) a plus

Knowledge of planting design proficiency and knowledge of regional planting materials and techniques

Knowledge of water-harvesting/irrigation design principles a plus