Landscape Architect Associate; Closed

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ASSOCIATE

Program:
Los Angeles Unified School District – Maintenance & Operations A/E Services
Salary Range: $123.8K to $145.2K annual base salary plus benefits
Positions Open:
Two (2)

• 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 of garden projects.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned

• Three (3) years professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects
• Experience with Auto Cad design software system
• Proficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others)

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

• Extensive experience in Auto Cad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred

• 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.

Deadline to submit resume:
Tuesday October 8, 2024 @ 9:00am (no late submissions accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements:
Subject line: LAUSD Landscape Architect Associate

SHORTLIST:
Within 1 week after deadline to submit resume.
INTERVIEW:
Within 2 weeks after deadline to submit resume.
SELECTION NOTIFICATION:
Within 3 weeks after deadline to submit resume.

Recruitment# CM-LAA-0924-33