Job Description

Landscape Architecture firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a Landscape Architect/Design with 3-5 years of professional experience for a Project Leader position. This is an opportunity to work on award winning projects - prioritizing design excellence, people, and relationships with an emphasis on work/life balance including half-day Fridays.

The successful individual will work collaboratively with the studio, from principals to landscape designers, on a wide variety of projects. Those motivated by a desire to learn and work as part of a team will find opportunities for professional growth within the office.

Position Summary
Project Leaders are expected to provide project design/documentation for multiple, simultaneous projects, while acquiring the skillset to lead projects. They have greater responsibility within the activities or projects of the company and are expected to perform those consistently and with high skill. A Project Leader contributes by focusing on the projects assigned to them, while being guided by others who direct the overall vision and content of what is being produced.

Essential Duties
DESIGN - A Project Leader is expected to perform the following duties while being guided by others who direct the overall vision and content of what is being produced. It is expected for a Project Leader to contribute by focusing on the projects assigned to them.

• Prepares project design drawings – digitally rendered graphics, hand sketches, CAD- based plans, and details.
• Assembles project design presentations containing imagery, design drawings, narrative, renderings, etc.
• Prepares project diagrams by conducting site analysis with input from attending site visits and researching project context.
• Researches and applies applicable codes, regulations, and design standards, with guidance from the project Landscape Architect.
• Prepares project cost estimates for hardscape materials, amenities, and planting designs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT - A Project Leader is expected to perform the following duties while being guided by others:

• Reviews and edits work for accuracy on assigned tasks by making changes based on creating ‘redlines’ and ‘redlines’ from others.
• Participates, as requested, in project meetings with clients, design team, and/or contractors by listening, taking notes, and communicating when appropriate.
• Observes the overall flow of a project and is learning what tasks are needed to successfully complete all phases of a project.
• Self-manage and deliver tasks on time within multiple projects, simultaneously.

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