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.