Design/ Architect Landscaping
posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Landscape Design/Architect to join our team. As a Landscape Design/ Architect, you will be responsible for designing and planning outdoor spaces, including parks, gardens, and commercial landscapes. Your expertise in landscape design, project management, and budgeting will contribute to the successful execution of our projects.

Must be a self-motivated, client-oriented, highly organized, hardworking, flexible person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has knowledge of landscape building practices and horticulture

The candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, communicate well with others, and have demonstrated experience in project managing (Residential, Commercial, and Municipal)

Preference will be given to experienced confident designers with great attitudes and creative, functional portfolios

Duties:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and requirements for outdoor spaces
- Create detailed landscape designs using CAD software, Bluebeam, and Revit
- Develop project proposals, including cost estimates and timelines
- Coordinate with contractors and oversee the implementation of landscape projects
- Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and provide recommendations for improvements
- Prepare construction documents and specifications for bidding purposes
- Utilize your knowledge of construction estimating to ensure projects stay within budget
- Incorporate sustainable design principles into landscape plans
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in landscape architecture
- Knowledge and experience of local codes and permitting requirements from municipalities in metro Vancouver

- Can produce conceptual and technical drawings for installations of decks, pergolas, balconies etc

- Knowledge of local and available materials (stones, decking, fencing, etc)

- Excellent client communication written (via emails) and verbal (meetings)

- Great computer and technology skills to adapt to our many online platforms (Drive, Gmail, Monday.com, LMN)

- Aesthetic that can go well with Craine Projects'

- Client meetings and communications

- Potential future estimating/sales using provided software and project planning

- Landscape Design ranging from conceptual sketching to full-scale master landscape and drainage/grading plans complete with construction packages and estimations/proposals

- Must be proficient in Adobe, Microsoft excel and Word - AutoCAD and/or Dynascape, SketchUP

Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

- Landscape Architect Designer: Professional degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent with preferred 5-10 years practical experience. License and registration with BCSLA, or eligibility to transfer current province’s registration to BC. Or -

- Landscape Designer/Technician: Diploma or post-secondary degree in Landscape Architecture Technology, Landscape Architecture/Design, Diploma in Horticulture or Environmental Landscape Management

- Proven experience as a Landscape Architect, with a portfolio showcasing your design work

- Landscape Architecture: 5 years (preferred)

- Design: 5 years (preferred)

- Proficiency in CAD software for drafting and design purposes
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of budgeting and cost estimation in the context of landscape architecture projects
- Familiarity with sustainable design principles and techniques
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and team members

-Experience in preparing Tender Drawing Packages including construction details, specifications, and Bid Forms

- Strong grading, planting design, and landscape construction knowledge, familiarity with BC zones and municipality requirements

- Site plan development skills, such as site assessments obtaining field measurements and grades

- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and communicate with internal and external team members, consultants, and clients. Highly organized, works well independently, multi-tasks, prioritizes and balances multiple deadlines in a creative and high-performance environment

- Attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency

- Proficiency with applicable graphic presentation and visualization programs is an asset

Benefits:

- Company events

- Health Spending Account

- Education Support

- Performance Bonuses

- Support for registration with the BCSLA provided

Join our team as a Landscape Design/ Architect and contribute your expertise to creating beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance the environment and improve quality of life.

- Salary: $25.00 to $45.00 hourly (Based on Experience)

- Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

- Schedule: 15 -20 hours a week, Monday to Friday

To apply, email us your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Thank you for your interest!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 21 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Land scaping architecture: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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