Landscape Architect

Overview

Landscape architect position based in San Luis Obispo, CA. We offer a dynamic and collaborative team environment focused on planning and design on the California Central Coast. We provide generous benefits and competitive compensation tailored to experience and qualifications.

Location:

San Luis Obispo

Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000 annually

We are seeking a full-time Landscape Architect to join our landscape architecture team. An ideal candidate shall have a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture and be a licensed landscape architect in the State of California (or eligible for reciprocity) with five (5) or more years of experience in a similar firm setting. Proficiency with AutoCAD, LandFX, Bluebeam, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sketch Up, Photoshop, and InDesign is desired.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate critical and creative thinking, technical and conceptual design abilities, positive work habits, and the ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

Note: This section reflects the information provided in the job description.

Our team combines professionalism with a sense of fun and a responsible work ethic. We value clear communication, teamwork, and adherence to Quality Control procedures. We aim to empower the success of team members who demonstrate strong collaboration and reliable project delivery.

• Take a responsible role in the design and management of projects and tasks and manage the team budget of tasks; take ownership of work products in a timely manner
• Understand interdisciplinary relationships in projects
• Assist Director and Senior Landscape Architects with design decisions and viable project solutions
• Interact with clients/agencies on project level and assist with communications
• Understand overall project objectives for medium to large projects of increasing complexity
• Understand the relationship of assigned tasks to overall project objectives for larger and more complex projects
• Be the decision maker for viable solutions from the Design Team and coordinate production of complex plan sets across disciplines and with subs
• Assist and coordinate production of multiple graphic exhibits (plan renderings, sections, perspectives, design image boards) and assist with QA/QC of these items
• Increase proficiency with applying AutoCAD & LandFX standards
• Apply department and industry standards and begin to offer suggestions for adapting/new standards
• Participate in company-wide efforts such as training, standards development, mentoring, and assisting staff with design solutions
• Improve proficiency in preparing technical specifications and general knowledge of construction conditions; assist with preparation of Measurement and Payment definitions
• Perform QA/QC on specific task elements in area of competency
• Provide input to Director for department marketing strategies/business plan action items
• Assist with business development and client relationships; understand scope relationships between disciplines and assist with draft scope descriptions and budgets

About Wallace Group:
Our staff is committed to service, to each other, our clients, and our communities. We are active volunteers and leaders in our communities and are committed to the long-term health and viability of the built environment. We foster teamwork and enjoyment by getting to know our colleagues and our neighbors through company-sponsored events and charitable activities. Since our founding in 1984, we focus on people and value our client partnerships by demonstrating integrity, fairness, and reliability.

Our motto is “Dedication to Service.”

Please visit our website lacegroup.us for more information about Wallace Group, including our benefits package found on the Careers page.

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