Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture

About the position: Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture

SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with 2+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.

Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

• Preparation of construction drawings/documents and sets with a focus on technical details
• Reviewing and redlining drawing sets
• Materials research
• Writing technical specifications
• Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction
• Elevating the level of construction quality
• Attending and leading meetings
• Working with all levels of designer as part of the collaborative team

Job location: Sausalito, CA

Requirements:

• A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.

The ideal candidate has:

• 2+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields)
• Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation
• Ability to take direction
• Positive attitude
• Sense of accountability
• Ability and willingness to travel, including driving
• Site observation/ construction administration experience
• Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements
• Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or intent of becoming licensed
• Proficiency in:
• o AutoCAD 2014+
• o Microsoft Office

Additional experience with the following is desirable:

o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)

o Bluebeam Revu

o Hand sketching

o 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)

o Revit or other BIM software

Apply:

Resume/CV (word or PDF)

Design Portfolio highlighting built projects, technical experience, and construction administration experience (PDF, 20MB max.)

Email or cover letter

Contact info for 2-3 references