Landscape Architect Associate

Position Title:                                   

Landscape Architect Associate

 

Start Date:

Approximately September 2021 

 

Client / Program:

Los Angeles Unified School District

Facilities Construction Program Support Services

 

Position Location:

Los Angeles (Downtown)

 

 

DACM Project Management, Inc.                          

 

DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full service program, project, and construction management firm established in 1987. We have participated in domestic and international construction projects totaling more than $5 billion.  As a member of the DACM team, you can make a lasting impact on your community and beyond.  We invite you to join us for an opportunity with a company that respects the value of every member. Our goal is to forge lasting alliances and we’re proud to say that many of our employees have been part of the DACM team for over ten years.

 

A successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the DACM contract with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Construction Program.

 

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Salary Range:                         

 

$93,000 to $100,000 per annum

 

Functions

 

Provide CAD assistance for in-house landscape design projects and greening projects.

Provide design assistance for in-house landscape design projects and greening projects.

Develop and process Design Service Proposals for landscape design projects.

Project coordination with in-house design managers, engineers, and architects for landscape

  design projects and greening projects.

Project coordination with LAUSD Technical staff, project planning staff, and Maintenance and

Operations staff for design projects and greening projects.

Project coordination with school principals, teachers, non-profit groups, and parent groups for

  landscape design projects and greening projects.

Project coordination with task order architects, landscape architects, and engineers for

  landscape design projects and greening projects.

Organize and maintain all project documents and pictures in project folders.

Provide technical and project support using project tracking database.

Pre-design site visits for landscape design projects and greening projects.

Construction inspection site visits for all landscape design projects and greening projects.

Deliver project documents to field supervisors.

Assist in grant applications.

Assist in compiling information/maintaining & updating greening database

 

 

 

Job Requirements:

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Required Experience:

 

Three (3) years professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and

   public agency projects, specifically school or university projects

Experience with AutoCad design software system

Proficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)

Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others)

 

Required Education:

 

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape

   Architect

 

Additional Requirements

Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred

Proficiency in hand drawing

 

Skills:

 

Strong design skills and a passion for creativity

Strong organizational skills

A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness

Knowledge of planting design, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architecture

Review of construction documents, specifications and contracts

Construction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of

   consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers

Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

 

 

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