Project Landscape Architect - Act Consulting

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for Project Landscape Architect with our direct client.

ACT Consulting is a leader in the staffing industry providing candidates on a national basis for contract to hire and direct hire engagements while maintaining the highest regard for people, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting, and Finance.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in please send a copy of your resume to jerald@act-info.com or contact me directly at 704-248-8877.

• Job Title: ACTSTT00409 - Project Landscape Architect
• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Duration: Full-Time
• Experience: 5+ years of experience

Description:

• Project Landscape Architect
• Years of Experience: 5+
• Location: Raleigh, Durham

Description:

• We are seeking a creative, design-focused Project Landscape Architect.
• You will work in a highly collaborative, design-based team utilizing the skills of in-house experts from multiple disciplines.
• While working under the supervision of a Project Manager and Studio Leader, you will assist in visualizing designs and work on a diverse array of projects ranging from campus design, urban design to large scale master-planning, parks, and community spaces.
• This position affords a great range of responsibility and strong development within the studio.

In this position you will:

• Visualize projects through both hand and digital graphic practices.
• Assist with creation and editing of landscape and site drawings.
• Under supervision of the Project Manager, develop landscape architecture designs through site analysis, site layout, hardscape, furnishings, grading, site details, planting designs, and renderings.
• Assist Project Manager with planning, scheduling, developing, and coordinating project documentation.
• Perform design in accordance with accepted standard of practice and with local codes, ordinances, and statutory requirements having jurisdiction over the project.
• Perform Construction Observation and Administration related duties such as site visits, field reports, shop drawing & submittal review, and respond to contractor RFIs.

Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of landscape architecture design and methods related to site development activities.
• Sound judgment and skills to defend decisions and methodologies used to arrive at chosen solution or decision.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and permitting requirements.
• Proficient skill and experience with AutoCAD as well as advanced working knowledge and skills with other digital graphic design software including Sketchup, Lumion, Rhino, Civil3D and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Demonstration of successful permitting experience preferred.
• You believe Trust, Humility, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Discipline are important values to embrace and live out.
• You value diversity of thought, contributing new ideas and perspectives while also respecting different points of view.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• Licensed Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) required.