Senior Landscape Architect

The role

The Senior Landscape Architect will oversee the Landscape Unit, providing leadership and technical direction for landscape architecture and greening projects. This role involves directing complex design projects, supervising staff and consultants, and serving as the Landscape Architect of Record.

What you will do

• Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit
• Provide technical direction and professional oversight to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects
• Direct highly complex landscape architectural projects involving design, site planning, greening, irrigation, grading, and planting
• Prepare and certify plans, specifications, and other professional documents
• Lead the design and development of in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects
• Direct and supervise the preparation, review, and coordination of landscape architectural drawings and construction documents
• Direct and oversee the development, review, negotiation, and processing of Design Service Proposals
• Lead coordination and community engagement with school principals, teachers, parent groups, and other stakeholders
• Review, negotiate, and approve task orders, scopes of work, and proposals

Required qualifications

• Minimum ten years professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects
• Minimum three years experience in supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff
• Experience with AutoCad design software system
• Proficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others)
• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from a recognized college or university
• Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong design skills and a passion for creativity
• Strong organizational skills
• A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Knowledge of planting design, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architecture
• Review of construction documents, specifications and contracts

Nice to have

• Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience

Benefits

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance)
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Before you apply

• Must provide proof of residency in Southern California
• Will be asked to provide most updated resume
• Will be asked to provide Certifications or Licenses obtained
• Will be asked to provide 3-4 Professional References
• Will be asked to provide Project List with values, dates, and company

About the company

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry. They deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects for government agencies, utility companies and private clients.