Lead landscape architecture design from concept through implementation for waterfront development, shoreline resilience, habitat restoration, public access, and recreation projects
Lead development of graphic deliverables
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive site analyses and to identify project opportunities and constraints
Communicate design, planning, and analyses through graphic presentation materials, reports and memoranda
Lead restoration design including grading, materials, planting, and irrigation design
Prepare and coordinate construction document packages including drawings, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates with limited oversight and direction
Develop and document constructable design details
Conduct construction administration during project implementation
Serve as project manager on small
to medium-sized projects, including developing and tracking project schedules, managing and tracking project budgets and reviewing monthly invoice tracking, developing project scopes and fee estimates, and managing internal and external teams
Lead meetings with clients, Tribes, stakeholders, and the public
Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, relationship development, and identification of new waterfront and coastal permitting opportunities
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff and contribute to strategic planning for restoration and resiliency initiatives

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution
Licensed Landscape Architect in California
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in landscape architecture, restoration design, and project management in California
An understanding of and experience with coastal, freshwater, and estuarine systems
Fluency in the following software programs is required: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, SketchUp and MS Office Suite
The ability to learn new skills, adapt to changing priorities, work in multidisciplinary teams, and work independently
Experience with federal, state (California), and local environmental regulations, and with the permitting process for projects with aquatic resources
Strong writing, organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a client-focused consulting environment
Competency and experience in irrigation design
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets for complex projects
Experience supporting client development efforts and contributing to proposal preparation.

Managing Landscape Architect

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