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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