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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County · 1 month ago

Preserve Project Designer

3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$67K/yr - $75K/yr

0+ years exp

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a Preserve Project Designer to join their Planning and Development team. In this role, you'll support the planning, design, administration, and implementation of various architectural, engineering, landscape, and natural resource restoration projects.

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Responsibilities

Assist with preparing design details, construction documents, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates for capital improvement projects

Conduct site analysis and collect field data, including surveys and tree inventories, using traditional, GPS, and Total Station equipment

Support the development of project scopes, design concepts, goals, cost estimates, and permitting needs

Provide technical assistance to District departments to evaluate facility needs and help develop action plans

Assist with contract administration and the design–bid–build process, including meetings, plan reviews, site inspections, and punch-list closeout

Help prepare long range master plans for preserves through inventory, analysis, public input, design recommendations, and cost projections

Create visual materials such as graphic exhibits, 3D/BIM models, and other imagery to communicate project ideas

Present project information to district staff and assist with coordinating licenses and easements with outside agencies

Promote safe work practices and maintain an organized and hazard-free work environment

Provide excellent internal and external customer service and support other duties as needed

Qualification

Autodesk Civil 3DGPS devicesConstruction documentsAdobe Creative SuiteSketchUp ProLandscape ArchitectureCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; less than 1 year of experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Valid Driver's license in good standing

Must pass a medical evaluation and fit test, per OSHA regulations, to ensure a respirator can be safely worn when required

Proficiency in computer design applications, such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp Pro, and Microsoft Office Suite

Thorough understanding of survey equipment, including GPS devices, Total Station, and laser levels

Adept at report writing, conceptual design sketches, and hand-rendered graphics

Familiar with project management processes, construction methods, materials, detailing, and specification preparation

Well-versed in the theory, principles, and practices of interdisciplinary design professions, including construction, landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture, planning, and natural resource restoration

Skilled in coordinating and preparing comprehensive construction documents, including site layouts, grading, drainage, construction details, and planting design

Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships

Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and data