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Landscape Architect Designer

Durham, North Carolina, United States

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, Texas and Florida. We seek a partnership with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what makes McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

Position Purpose

The Landscape Architect will interface with project design teams, develop design solutions, and advance projects in all phases of the design process.  A qualified candidate may expect to collaborate with other design professionals and work on a variety of exciting projects in all of our key market sectors including residential, commercial, institutional, municipal, parks & recreation and urban design.  A team member in this role is expected to actively contribute to all phases of work, including the production of high-quality designs and documentations, assisting the Practice Manager with organizing workflow and coordinating with other project and staff resource teams.

Essential Functions + Responsibilities

Technical

  • Collect, analyze and present data
  • Conduct field observations from project inception through construction administration
  • Produce high-quality construction documents, bid packages, cost estimates and graphics
  • Assist Practice Manager in the preparation of design specifications and other technical documents including design guidelines and project narratives
  • Perform site planning at a variety of scales and project types including residential, commercial, institutional, and public and on specific projects such as community planning and amenities, parks & recreation, greenways, and urban design
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of design process through sketching and graphics generated by hand and digital software
  • Interpret and apply development ordinances and codes to designs to seek development approval
  • Maintain effective schedule management and internal / external coordination skills
  • Collaborate with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects
  • Assist Practice Manager with implementation of QA/QC processes

Interpersonal

  • Contribute to the culture and enthusiasm of the Planning + Design team and maintain an emphasis on landscape architecture and design excellence
  • Participate in external and internal organizations and events
  • Focus on business development with our existing clients through the production and delivery of high-quality work.
  • Maintain and contribute to healthy relationships with teams throughout the organization as well as with our clients, municipal staff, governing bodies, and professional organizations
  • Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills
  • Exemplify commitment to quality, accuracy, and visual excellence

Management

  • Limited supervisory responsibilities may be required
  • Mentor, guide, and train novice staff in the practice of landscape architecture

Candidates should provide work samples / portfolio electronically when submitting their resume.

  • Provide a digital portfolio illustrating relevant experience and competency in the field of landscape architecture. Projects should demonstrate technical proficiency and delivery of a concept from project inception through construction administration.
  • A supporting narrative demonstrating capabilities to articulate design and communicate objectives is desirable.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
  • RLA licensure (NC preferred)
  • 8+ years (preferred) of working experience in the field of landscape architecture
  • Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.), Lumion and Sketch-up
  • Strong written and oral communications skills are required
  • Eager to engage in our creative and dynamic work environment
  • Ability to multi-task, communicate schedule and progress on assigned tasks
  • Ability for limited travel required

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com. 

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