Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture
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Job Description
About the position: Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture
SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with 2+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.
Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:
- Preparation of construction drawings/documents and sets with a focus on technical details
- Reviewing and redlining drawing sets
- Materials research
- Writing technical specifications
- Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction
- Elevating the level of construction quality
- Attending and leading meetings
- Working with all levels of designer as part of the collaborative team
Job location: Sausalito, CA
Requirements:
- A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.
The ideal candidate has:
- 2+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields)
- Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and organization
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation
- Ability to take direction
- Positive attitude
- Sense of accountability
- Ability and willingness to travel, including driving
- Site observation/ construction administration experience
- Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements
- Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or intent of becoming licensed
- Proficiency in:
- o AutoCAD 2014+
- o Microsoft Office
Additional experience with the following is desirable:
o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
o Bluebeam Revu
o Hand sketching
o 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)
o Revit or other BIM software
Apply:
Resume/CV (word or PDF)
Design Portfolio highlighting built projects, technical experience, and construction administration experience (PDF, 20MB max.)
Email or cover letter
Contact info for 2-3 references