Senior Landscape Designer

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Landscape Designer to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI!

• Participate in design development under the direction of a more senior architect, coordinating with engineering and client as requested, to meet the scope of the project (10% of the time).
• Coordinate with in-house or outside consultants on engineering for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc. (15% of the time).
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard architectural techniques and procedures as well as knowledge of building codes and regulations to create designs/drawings, while using judgment to make minor adaptations and modifications to existing designs (50% of the time).
• Assist in the creation of a specification package that covers every aspect of construction and materials used. (1% of the time).
• Assist in verifying all design aspects comply with local code jurisdiction and work independently to apply code provisions and design procedures (3% of the time).
• Assist in the creation of drawing sets, print, and review for errors/quality assurance/quality control to ensure no outstanding issues before submitting to Project Manager for more detailed verification; correct drawings per Project Manager redlines (5% of the time).
• Adhere to multiple review sets and final release deadlines for client; support revision bulletins from field after project release (5% of the time).
• Perform site visits, field inspections, measurements, or calculations and document (5% of the time).
• Coordinate with manufacturers, contractors, and in-house or outside consultants. Respond to requests for submittal-specification review and requests for information (4% of the time).
• Assist in development of project proposals and client presentations and attend client meetings (2% of the time).
• Assist in development of proposals, writing specifications for contractors and research related to material qualities, feasibility, restrictions, etc. (2% of the time).
• Assist in the development of client presentations; may participate in actual presentation, if requested (2% of the time).
• Perform work on complex components or sub-systems and related elements using advanced analysis and design methods (1% of the time).

• Bachelor’s in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
• 3 y. exp. as an Architectural Designer and/or Landscape Architect using AutoCAD, REVIT, InDesign, Photoshop, Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, Formit Pro 360, and Sketchup.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program;
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success
!