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Park Landscape ArchitectAssociated General Contractors Of America • Cincinnati, OH, US
Park Landscape Architect

Park Landscape Architect

Associated General Contractors Of America • Cincinnati, OH, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join Great Parks as a Landscape Architect and collaborate with passionate, mission-driven teams. In this role, you'll blend creativity with strategic project management to design meaningful and sustainable places. Your work will help catalyze conservation initiatives, foster outstanding visitor experiences, and connect people to nature in lasting ways. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends.

The Park Landscape Architect manages design and preforms project management for capital improvement and infrastructure projects. Provides design services for the park district including master planning, site planning and all design related projects.

  • Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

The successful candidate will perform below responsibilities :

  • Assists in the implementation of the comprehensive master plan and the preparation of master plans for individual parks.
  • Prepares conceptual designs, drawings, specifications, plans and cost estimates for site-specific capital improvement projects. Creates practical, creative, and functional designs within budget and construction constraints. Incorporates sustainable practices in design solutions. Applies universal design standards when appropriate.
  • Develops budget requests based upon project cost estimates.
  • Coordinates and facilitates design team meetings with park district staff during the planning, construction, and post construction phases of capital improvement projects.
  • Facilitates staff communications, internally and externally, to ensure projects appropriately identify and address specific needs and goals that are consistent with the park district's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
  • Manages selection and performance of engineering and architectural consultants as assigned by preparing and evaluating requests for qualifications, organizing selection committees, negotiating contract amounts and modifications and executing contracts.
  • Prepares bid packages and conducts bid openings.
  • Meets with contractors and engineering consultants to discuss plans, coordinate work efforts, identify problems, and determine appropriate actions.
  • Prepares and approves construction plans, contract documents, technical specifications, construction estimates and technical and feasibility reports. Obtains permits from local, state and federal authorities.
  • Evaluates and manages engineering and architectural consultants. Coordinates and approves services performed by professional consultants and other related consulting firms. Conducts job progress meetings throughout projects. Prepares purchase order requisitions and reviews and approves invoices and change orders for consultants, contractors, and vendors.
  • Manages contract administration and observes construction projects on-site to monitor work progress, resolve problems and ensure quality control through compliance with construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
  • Maintains records, reports and documentation related to all managed projects.
  • Prepares planning reports, drawings, maps, presentations, videos and other visuals for Planning Department, Board and other departments as needed.
  • Prepares grant proposals, reports based on planning studies and project status reports, reports to federal agencies and other job-related reports.
  • Manages the park district accessibility assessment, self-evaluation, and transition plan. Ensures that plans meet accessibility requirements including ADA. Maintains information on current ADA requirements.
  • Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications :

    An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is :

  • Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture required with 3-5 years' experience as a project manager in the design and construction management of a variety of projects including experience with assembling construction documents.
  • Extensive experience in application of AutoCad and GIS preferred.
  • Licensure or Certification Requirements :

  • State Motor Vehicle Operator's License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.
  • Registration as a Landscape Architect in the State of Ohio.
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