The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Landscape Architect Associate for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:
- Provide CAD assistance for in-house landscape design projects and greening projects
- Provide design assistance for in-house landscape design projects and greening projects
- Develop and process Design Service Proposals for landscape design projects
- Project coordination with in-house design managers, engineers, and architects for landscape design projects and greening projects
- Project coordination with LAUSD Technical staff, project planning staff, and Maintenance and Operations staff for design projects and greening projects
- Project coordination with school principals, teachers, non-profit groups, and parent groups for landscape design projects and greening projects
- Project coordination with task order architects, landscape architects, and engineers for landscape design projects and greening projects
- Organize and maintain all project documents and pictures in project folders
- Provide technical and project support using project tracking database
- Pre-design site visits for landscape design projects and greening projects
- Construction inspection site visits for all landscape design projects and greening projects
- Deliver project documents to field supervisors
- Assist in grant applications
- Assist in compiling information/maintaining & updating greening database of garden projects
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Experience:
- Three (3) years professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects
- Experience with AutoCad design software system
- Proficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
- Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others)
Required Education:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architect
Additional Requirements:
- Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred
Skills:
- Strong design skills and a passion for creativity
- Strong organizational skills
- A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness
- Knowledge of planting design, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architecture
- Review of construction documents, specifications and contracts
- Construction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Salary Range: $110,000-$115,000
- Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee*
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
- 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
- 13 days of Holiday pay
- 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
- Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
- Laptop for work purposes