Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, design and provide professional certification of plans and specifications related to landscape, greening, irrigation systems, and grading projects
• Design in-house landscape and greening projects and land use planning projects
• Supervise the preparation of drawings and specifications for landscaping and changes in existing landscape
• Supervise the development and processing of Design Service Proposals for landscape design projects
• Collaborate with in-house design managers, engineers, and architects for landscape design projects and greening projects
• Coordinate and finalize design plans with LAUSD Technical staff, project planning staff, and Maintenance and Operations staff for design projects and greening projects
• Finalize coordination plans with school principals, teachers, non-profit groups, and parent groups for landscape design and greening projects
• Review, approve and negotiate task orders
• Manages landscape and greening projects related to researching the scope of work, preparing project cost estimates, material selection, equipment and installation, and methods of delivery and costs
• Conduct site visits and monitor progress of landscape design and greening projects
• Review and approves documents for grant applications
• Reviews specifications and drawings to ensure District policies and procedures for landscape related practices are implemented
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned
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Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial or public agency projects, preferably in school or university projects
• 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)

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture

Required License:

• A valid certificate of registration as a licensed Landscape Architect issued by the California State Board of Landscape Architects

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred

Skills:

• 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
• Construction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

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