Job Description
As a landscape architect you will be involved in residential landscape projects from inception to finish, including functions such as site inventory/analysis, conceptual drawings, permitting, project technical specifications & illustrative drawings. This will require routine meetings with clients, project managers, subcontractors, etc., making open communication an integral part of this role. As a landscape architect you will have routine site visits to the projects you have designed to ensure proper execution and assist with “in field” changes/adjustments if needed. Landscape plans will include any combination of hardscapes, softscapes, plantings, pools, outdoor kitchens, water features, patios, etc., being familiar with these different components will be instrumental in this role.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
- Portfolio needed- (High end Residential Experience, No commercial)
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or horticulture is preferred.
- Being familiar with New England trees, shrubs and perennials is crucial for creation of planting plans and making recommendations.
- Proficiency on platforms such as Microsoft Office, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Dynascape or Vectorworks.
- Ability to effectively communicate with everyone involved on a project from start to finish.
- Proficient in the following areas: grading, drainage, plant selection and layout, lighting, irrigation & water features, amongst many other job components.
- Knowledge of New Hampshire shoreland & wetland rules and regulations is critical.
- Ability to prepare and present landscape plans to clients & general contractors.
- Creative thinking and imagination are paramount in this role.
- Travel is required for site layout throughout a project from start to finish. This creates a combination of in office and out of office work.
- Collaborate with estimators in many cases to derive an accurate price/budget for clients.
- The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- A Licensed Architect is preferred.
