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Mark Thomas · 3 days ago

Project Landscape Architect (PLA)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$78K/yr - $115K/yr

8+ years exp

Mark Thomas is hiring an experienced licensed Project Landscape Architect. The role involves leading projects, ensuring quality standards, and providing technical support while working on diverse landscape architecture projects.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringLandscaping

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Acts in responsible charge, as project lead, of deliverables for components of projects or projects in their entirety as directed by the Project Manager or Division Manager. Stamps and signs bid documents

Ensures that designer staff, technicians & interns follow Company standards and maintains a high level of quality

Applies working knowledge and understanding in the day-to-day development of design, construction plans and technical specifications in accordance with applicable agency and industry standards

Provides technical and process support and oversight to landscape designers and production staff

Coordinates and supports bidding and construction activities as necessary

Reviews project plans, cost estimates, quantities, reports and exhibits for completeness & accuracy

Engages with proposal teams to yield cost effective project wins

Participates in project scheduling and resource management

Supervises and mentors more junior staff & encourage professional development

Participates in leading internal technical training to ensure staff complies with guidelines, standards, project requirements, and current best practices

Gains knowledge of scope, budgets, agreements, and financial reporting systems

Participates in interviews and selection of LAUD candidates

Qualification

Licensed Landscape ArchitectAutoCADBluebeam RevuAdobe Creative SuitePublic Works ExperienceGIS Software KnowledgeOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership

Required

Bachelors' and/or Masters' Degree from an accredited landscape architecture program

8+ years relevant experience with progressive, increased responsibilities

3+ years as a licensed landscape architect in the United States

Landscape Architecture license in the State of California is required

Candidates with Public Works and Public Agency project experience strongly preferred

Ability to delegate and lead design groups

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities

Proficiency in AutoCAD for the development of construction documents

Knowledge and experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Earth

Knowledge of landscape and site construction practices

Demonstrated oral & written communication skills

Work & collaborate in a team environment

Preferred

Demonstrated experience developing a wide range of milestone deliverables including but not limited to site analysis plans, conceptual designs, and full sets of landscape and site construction plans, details, specifications, and cost estimates

Demonstrated success in leading design teams and supervising direct reports

General knowledge and understanding of GIS software preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives

401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match

Paid time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time

Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges

Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance

FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking

Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials

Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events

Budgeted time for training and career development

Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments