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Dewberry · 1 day ago

Landscape Architect

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $112K/yr

5+ years exp

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm seeking a full-time Landscape Architect to join their Land Planning & Landscape Architecture Department. The role involves working on diverse projects within the commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use development sectors, focusing on delivering projects from concept to construction administration.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Emily (Brown) Mangano

Responsibilities

Deliver projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget both client and project deadlines

Prepare construction drawings, including crafting details, write specifications sections, and coordinate with engineers and vendors to incorporate appropriate technical requirements

Coordinate project submittals, facilitate regulatory agency approvals, and obtain construction permits

Assist with marketing and proposal efforts and project management duties as well as oversee, train and mentor junior/mid-level staff by delegating tasks for project execution

Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county/state agency review staff both verbally and written

Conduct site inspections and deliver reports and punch lists

Attend public meetings and represent the company at other events as needed

Work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets

Prepare or review graphics, exhibits, and landscape architecture plans and computations

Compose technical reports, memorandums, and other verbal and written communication

Assign tasks and review work (QA/QC) by less experienced landscape architects/planners

Apply independent judgement on non-routine assignments, and provide feedback and guidance by applying advanced concepts, practices, and procedures

Work with staff and Department Manager; attend client and public meetings to address project inquiries answer questions, and provide updates on project approvals and permits

Other duties as required

Qualification

Landscape ArchitectureUrban DesignConstruction AdministrationCAD proficiencySite planningStrategizing skillsSelf-initiativeClient-focusedCreative problem solverDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture by an accredited 3rd party (LAAB)

5+ years of progressive experience directly related to design and construction of land development projects in landscape architecture and/or urban design and planning

Experience in Conceptual Design through Construction Documents; Construction Administration skills a plus

Facility in Urban Design: Downtown revitalization; programming; public space system design; retail/restaurant needs; integrating transportation; high performance/complete streets; streetscape design; form-based code knowledge a plus

Experience in range of landscape architecture projects, e.g. civic buildings, commercial residential, and institutional—and their associated landscapes

Practice Skills: Site planning (integration of parking, roads, buildings, walks, public landscapes, etc.); grading (must be solid); conceptual stormwater management understanding; woody plant identification repertoire of at least 30 trees and 30 shrubs; landscape detailing (drawing one's own details, specifying performance requirements, collaborating with structural/civil engineers)

CAD proficiency

Graphic Skills: Single-line hand-drawing of plans and sections; electronically-produced diagrams (InDesign, Adobe, Bluebeam); 3D electronic rendering (Photoshop, Rhino, etc.); 3D hand-drawn rendering a plus (line drawing base, rendered via watercolor/pencils/marker)

Ability to compile reports and narratives accompanying regulatory submissions toward project approvals to AHJs (local and state)

Strong strategizing/conceptual skills

Curious and investigatory, loves being challenged and finding comprehensive and solid answers to questions

Self-initiative

Committed to excellence

Enjoys fast-paced workplace

Ability to focus intensely on tasks

Creative problem solver—Believes most anything can be accomplished and that landscape design can contribute meaningfully to solving problems