Landscape Architect

Plans and designs parks, trails, and facilities, and assists in the administration of park development. Plans and designs construction and renovation projects. Prepares park master plans, conceptual plans, site plans and detailed designs for Metro Parks administration and field staff, and/or contractors; prepares construction documents for park construction, renovations and improvements; develops final cost estimates (independently or in conjunction with consultants), consultant work plans, and site and utilities layouts.

Assists in the development of park master plans including the completion of site, facility, cultural, and archaeological inventories; incorporation of park maintenance and resource management inventories and plans; and related activities. Addresses soil hydrology, drainage, spatial relationships, utilities, and traffic flows utilizing appropriate park design principles.

Develops bid or request for proposal documents; manages the bid process; evaluates bids and quotes; prepares contracts for assigned construction projects.

Oversees assigned projects through all phases including programming, planning, design, and contracting.

Prepares requisitions, processes purchase orders, negotiates and writes change orders for in-field corrections, authorizes payments, and performs final punch list inspections.

Coordinates projects with managers, Roving Construction crew, contractors and applicable government agencies.

Manages assigned capital improvement projects, including design and construction. Prepares graphics involving maps, designs, charts, and other visual aids.

Performs field supervision of outside contractors and park staff on projects to ensures work conforms to plans, specifications, quality control, budget adherence, and schedule performance. Proactively works with and supervises consultants involved with assigned projects. Manages contracted engineers, planners, and consultants.

Makes presentations to the public, special interest groups, governmental agencies, and other organizations to provide information on Metro Parks, including its development, facilities, programs, and services and/or to collect feedback on park development vision and plans.

Maintains records, reports, and documentation related to planning, development, and construction projects. Tracks project expenses and payment tracking.

Ensures regulatory compliance.

Makes recommendations for the Capital Improvement Project budget.

May assist with the preparation of maps, diagrams, illustration, and exhibits through geographic information systems (GIS) and other software applications.

May research, prepare, and write grant proposals and award applications.

Performs special projects and related duties as required or assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, or other relevant field. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in park planning, landscape architecture, capital project development, or closely related field, or relevant combination of education and experience. Possession of Landscape Architect License desired. Possession of a nationally recognized Project Management Certification (PMP, CAPM, etc,) desired. Certified as a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Ohio within two (2) years of hire date required.

Demonstrated experience with CADD, GIS, and other design and applicable software programs.

Being present at work is an essential function of the position.

Works on a team. Outstanding customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, general public, contractors, zoning officials, planning and design professionals, and officials from…