Landscape Architecture

Posted Date 18 Nov 2024



Experience Icon Experience 2 Years Salary Salary 75000USD
Job Type Icon Job Type Full Time Company Company City of Mesa, AZ
Job Category Icon Job Category Architecture Qualification Icon Qualification BS Landscape Architecture
Gender IconGender Both Date Last Date 16 Feb
Vacancies IconVacancies 1 Remote IconRemote No
Location Location(s) Phoenix , United States

Description Job Description



This Landscape Architect position in the City of Mesa involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities and tasks across the entire life cycle of various municipal projects. Here's an overview:

Role Overview:

  • Duties: The Landscape Architect will design, direct, and review projects related to parks, recreation, cultural programs, streetscapes, and multi-use paths. Responsibilities include landscape and irrigation design, preparing design criteria, budget estimates, and overseeing consultant compliance with contracts.
  • Project Management: The role involves preparing design and bid documents, securing permits and approvals, tracking budgets, coordinating with departments and outside agencies, and performing quality control.
  • Construction Oversight: Ensuring projects meet approved plans during the construction phase, verifying compliance with permits, conducting inspections, and handling change orders.
  • Supervision: May oversee an Engineering Designer and a design team of technical personnel.
  • Work Environment: General supervision by a Supervising Engineer; work is FLSA exempt (professional).

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Design and Planning: Develop and manage landscape and irrigation designs, create design criteria, prepare cost estimates, and guide consultants.
  2. Project Oversight: Manage the full scope of projects, including coordination with various departments, handling public communications, and preparing reports.
  3. Construction Administration: Act as the City’s representative, ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, and handling construction documentation.
  4. Leadership and Mentoring: Mentor and oversee junior staff and project teams, providing technical direction and guidance.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of relevant landscape architecture experience.
  • Registration: Must be a registered professional Landscape Architect. Registration in Arizona required within six months of hire.
  • Licenses: Valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by the hire or promotion date.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge or experience with FHWA grant administration.
  • Experience in urban forestry, multi-use path planning, streetscape design, and municipal park design.
  • Supervisory experience (at least six months).

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