Landscape Architect

Description

Purpose & Need

Patel, Greene & Associates is seeking a creative and driven Landscape Architect to support the continued growth and success of our Landscape Architecture practice. This position is available in our Bartow, Orlando and Tampa offices. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of public and private sector projects, including transportation corridors, streetscapes, parks, and commercial developments, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and designers. As a Landscape Architect, you’ll contribute to project and task management, support business development efforts, and play an active role in design production from concept through implementation. This position supports career growth and leadership within a firm committed to elevating both communities and its people.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with marketing, business development initiatives, and project pursuits
• Assist in the strategy planning and growth of the PGA Landscape Architecture practice
• Provide site planning, landscape, hardscape and irrigation design and cost estimation public and private sector projects, from concept through detailing and implementation. Project types may include transportation corridors and facilities; streetscapes and public spaces; parks and recreation; and commercial developments.
• Project/Task management on a variety of projects.
• Provide landscape architecture support, technical expertise, and guidance to PGA’s interdisciplinary engineering practice and staff
• Contribute to quality control efforts for the Landscape Architecture Group
• Complete tasks and projects within established supervisor’s expectations

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field from an accredited program
• 0-10 years of progressively more complex post-registration Landscape Architecture design experience
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
• Project management experience
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification – Preferred
• FDOT project experience – Preferred

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of landscape design principles and policies
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional ability to build strong working relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues
• Team oriented and self-motivated
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Ability to prepare graphics, renderings (freehand or computer), exhibits, and construction documents including details and specifications
• Ability to conduct field reviews and landscape installation inspections during construction
• Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D or MicroStation/ORD software, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft office Suite. Working knowledge of 3D rendering software, visualization applications and ArcGIS.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you meet some of the listed criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available!

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In support of Patel, Greene and Associates’ mission to “elevate our families, communities, and profession,” we are committed to gathering the highest caliber of talent and creating an environment for each to collaborate and achieve their highest potential, ultimately delivering superior work to our clients. That means every position at PGA is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, military service, or other non-merit factor. Our criteria is simple—you must be kind, hard-working, team-oriented, and have the potential to be excellent at your job. By following this approach, we have built a diverse team that has made PGA one of the best firms to work for in our industry.