Professional Positions

Email: landscapearchitecture@calpoly.edu

Phone: 805.756.1319

Cosumnes Community Services District

Senior Landscape Architect

Location(s): Elk Grove, CA
Contact Name: Christine Manitta
Contact Email: ChristineManitta@cosumnescsd.gov
Contact Phone: 916-216-6105
Salary Range: $8,998.00 - $12,660.00 monthly

Website: governmentjobs.com

Job Description:

The Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking to hire one (1) qualified professional for the position of Landscape Architect, Sr. in the Landscape Architecture & Planning Division: under general direction, plans and develops parks and recreation facilities; prepares general and detailed land use plans; generates complex construction documents; supervises construction and maintenance of assigned landscape architectural projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers construction contracts and monitors budgets of assigned projects;
• Performs and oversees all functions of creating contract documents including construction documents, specifications and estimates, bid packages, and other contract documents as required for assigned construction projects;
• Reviews construction documents and prepares plan review comments for consultants;
• Performs and oversees all functions of contract administration on assigned projects including the review, preparation, and processing of change orders;
• Responding to Requests for Information (RFI's), preparing written correspondences to contractors; reviewing construction status, schedule, and any other issues with contractors;
• Preparing agendas for on-site project construction meetings with inspectors and contractors and reviewing daily inspection reports and weekly working day statements for construction projects;
• Performs and oversees all functions of creating general and detailed land use and development plans for all parks, trails, landscape corridors, and recreation facilities;
• Performs and oversees all functions of developing Master Plans for parks, plazas, medians, and other landscape architectural projects.
• Plans, coordinates, oversees, and monitors park and facility improvement and rehabilitation projects; develops scope of work; manages the environmental review and permitting process; confers with stakeholders and consultants;
• Halts construction or withholds payments when work is out of compliance with standards;
• Receives, reviews, and approves payment invoices and monthly billing from consultants, contractors, vendors, and support services;
• Supervises all subordinate design staff on assigned projects including assigning and reviewing work, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Supervises clerical staff assigned to the Facility and Development Department including assigning and reviewing work; and provides feedback to supervisory staff for performance evaluation purposes.
• Performs and oversees the review of plans, drawings, studies, and reports prepared by outside consultants and other agencies for parks, trails, landscape corridors, and recreation facilities;
• Administers and participates in the selection process for consultants; prepares performance specifications, estimates budgets; oversees and coordinates work of consultant; evaluates performance and work product; reviews progress payments;
• Prepares and conducts community outreach presentations for community groups, the general public, and official governing bodies;
• Provides technical advice on landscape maintenance projects, including the selection, planting, and preservation of trees, shrubs, and grasses;
• Oversees the implementation and development of standard operating procedures pertaining to functional area e.g., AutoCAD standards and construction documentation set up.

Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education and Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Landscape
Architecture or a closely related field.

Experience:
Five (5) years experience as a Landscape Architect; including one (1) year in a supervisory role and one (1) year public agency experience.

For more information and to apply: governmentjobs.com

Posted Monday, October 7th, 2024

Lynn Capouya Inc.

JOB CAPITAN

Location(s): Irvine, CA
Contact Name: Jane Cataldo
Contact Email: jane@lcapouya.com
Contact Phone: 949-756-0150 x 212
Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000

Job Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Landscape Architect Job Captain at
Lynn Capouya, Inc. The role involves coordinating with clients and teams,
project planning, schematic design, construction documentation, and project
closeout. The Job Captain will focus on landscape planning, design,
landscaping, planting plans, and landscape architecture.

Duties: Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, and Planting Plans skills
Experience in Landscape Planning and Landscaping
Strong understanding of hardscape, irrigation, and site design
Ability to coordinate with clients and teams effectively
Knowledge of sustainable landscape design practices
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design software
Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture.
Professional licensure or on the path to licensure is a plus.

How to Apply:

Please send resumes, cover letters and portfolio information to
Jane Cataldo via email jane@lcapouya.com

Posted Monday, September 30th, 2024

Franz Design Studio

Landscape Designer

Location(s): Santa Barbara, CA
Contact Name: Kristen Franz
Contact Email: info@franzdesignstudio.com
Contact Phone: 805-770-2768
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Web Site: www.franzdesignstudio.com

Job Description:

Franz Design Studio, a Landscape Architecture firm, creates elegant and
artistic landscapes that are sustainable, dynamic and timeless. Kristen Franz
established FDS in the Spring of 2018, after working for award-winning firms
in Los Angeles. With its roots in Santa Barbara, California, FDS has worked
on projects locally, throughout the state and internationally.

FDS is growing and looking to add a Landscape Designer to our Santa Barbara
office! We are actively looking for a landscape designer with 0-4 years of
practical experience. The Designer will support Kristen Franz, the founder
and principal with a variety of different responsibilities including concept
and schematic design, illustrative plans and renderings, presentation
material, construction drawings, site meetings and notes, and day-to-day
project operations and management as well as business development and
marketing. An ideal candidate works at an advanced level of graphics both
hand drawing and computer aided rendering, has experience putting together
plan sets, and a can-do attitude to learn new things.

Preferred software knowledge:
o       AutoCAD & LandFX (or other drafting software)
o       3D - SketchUp or Rhino
o       MS Office Suite
o       Adobe Design Suite
o       Hand sketching and lettering

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
•       A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
•       0-4 years’ experience in the residential design sector
•       Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa
sponsorship now or in the future

This is a part-time position (20-30 hours/week).

How to Apply:

Please email your resume, cover letter, and portfolio/samples of relevant
work in PDF format (up to 25MB, link to download if larger) to
info@franzdesignstudio.com

Posted Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

Caltrans

Landscape architecture intern/ student assistant

Location(s): Fresno, CA
Contact Name: Brad Cole
Contact Email: Brad_Cole@dot.ca.gov
Contact Phone: 559-974-4929
Salary Range: $17.75 - $27.34/hour

Job Description:

This position is for a student currently enrolled in a State
or UC landscape architecture  program.  This position assists Landscape
Architects at the Caltrans District 6 office in Fresno, CA in compiling
conceptual designs, visual studies, 3D visualizations, environmental
mitigation compliance, erosion control, plans, specifications and estimates.
The position will be a hybrid of both telework and physically in the office.
Ideally the candidate would be available to come in to the office on breaks
and summer vacation when not in session. When classes are in session, the
Student Assistant would telework with a maximum of 20 hours per week. When
classes are not in session, the student will be able to work 40+ hours.

How to Apply:

Email Brad_Cole@dot.ca.gov if interested
will provide additional information on how to apply

Posted Monday, September 23rd, 2024

TGP, Inc.

Landscape Designer(s)

Location(s): Montrose, Los Angeles, CA
Contact Name: Nanda R
Contact Email: info@tgpinc.net
Contact Phone: No phone calls, please
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Web Site: www.tgpinc.net

Job Description:

TGP Inc. is a professional practice offering consulting services for solving contemporary landscape design challenge, since its founding in 1994. We are seeking entry level designers with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture.

Skills required:

• 0-5 years of experience
• Evidence of commitment to design excellence
• Ability to communicate with appropriate graphic skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe PS, 3D modeling and hand drawing
• Strong design and organizational skills
• A passion for creativity
• Enthusiasm for the profession with an ability to work independently

TGP inc. is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please submit the following: A single, multi-page, PDF (under 10 MB) with cover letter, detailed resume and work samples to info@tgpinc.net and note "Entry Level Designer Position" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Please do not include hyperlinks to external portfolios as they will not be reviewed.

Posted Monday, September 9th, 2024

Astral Gardens

Freelance Landscape Design Drafter

Location(s): Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
Contact Name: Jocelyn Jacobs
Contact Email: info@astralgardens.com
Contact Phone: 808-264-6789
Salary Range: Hourly wage commensurate with experience
Web Site: www.astralgardens.com

Job Description:

Astral Gardens is a growing landscape design company in Los Angeles, recently transplanted from New York City. My projects are getting larger, and more complicated, and it’s time for me to bring on a drafter on a freelance basis, for upcoming residential projects.

I am looking for a drafter to create construction documents and 2D graphics. Drawings can be created in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vectorworks, or program of your choice. Construction documents will include hardscaping, plant plan, irrigation and lighting. All the specifications, material choices, and plant lists will be provided.

Drafter to supply computer hardware and software needed to complete work.
There will be in-person meetings, so candidate must live in Los Angeles.

How to Apply:
Please submit a short cover letter and examples of your work.

Posted Monday, September 9th, 2024

CalTrans

Landscape Architect Associate

Location(s): San Luis Obispo, CA
Contact Name: Caltrans
Contact Email: corby.kilmer@dot.ca.gov
Contact Phone: 805-721-2805
Salary Range: $6,299.00 - $11,798.00 per month
Web Site: calcareers.ca.gov

Job Description:

Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Landscape Architect, the Landscape Associate performs activities requiring landscape architectural knowledge and management skills for the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, written documents, presentations, and other related work for transportation projects. The incumbent is responsible for making decisions on a daily basis necessary to solve complex landscape architectural issues. Must be able to effectively analyze a wide variety of design issues and develop practical solutions. Must have the experience to perform the duties described above and be capable of quickly learning how to do so. Incumbent may be assigned by the Supervisor to be a Lead-worker to train, direct, and manage the work of other staff within assigned branch. As incumbent progresses in experience, assignments will increase from average to high difficulty.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Landscape Associate, Caltrans exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

How to Apply:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=447424

Posted Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024

Contexto Landscape Design + Build

Landscape Designer

Location(s): Grover Beach, CA
Contact Name: Enrique Guzman
Contact Email: contexto.landscape@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 805-825-1497
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Web Site: contextoland.com

Job Description:

We are a modern landscape design-build firm that creates landscapes that honor both the site's heritage and our clients' unique stories. By blending contemporary design with the land's natural qualities, we craft authentic spaces for private, public, and residential clients on the California Central Coast and beyond.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual with a can-do attitude to join our team. The role involves creating bespoke landscape designs that align with our clients' visions, along with producing design drawings and 3D renderings for projects across California.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in landscape design or architecture
• Degree or experience in landscape architecture, horticulture, or a design-related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and high proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with SketchUp and Lumion rendering software
• Knowledge of irrigation design, WELO, landscape materials, and construction processes
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and attention to design details
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities:

• Develop bespoke designs under the principal designer's direction, considering client visions and site constraints
• Create SketchUp models, Lumion renderings, and presentation packages using InDesign, Illustrator, and CAD
• Assist in completing design construction packages for our construction team and industry partners.

How to Apply:
Include a cover letter, resume, and portfolio demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements and are passionate about design. Portfolios should be in
PDF format. Send it via email to contexto.landscape@gmail.com

Posted Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024

Midpenninsula Regional Open Space District

Capital Project Manager I-II

Location(s): Hybrid; Los Altos, CA
Contact Name: Human Resources
Contact Email: hr@openspace.org
Contact Phone: 650-691-1200
Salary Range: $100,811 - $138,800 annually
Web Site: calopps.org

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for the preservation of open space?  The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has an excellent opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic, and energetic self-starter for Capital Project Manager I-II who will help manage key public access projects in open space areas in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties.  Capital Project Manager I-II project work includes assisting with design, permitting, contracting, and construction management for a wide array of public access and environmental protection projects.

Capital Project Manager I is an entry-level position.  The incumbent will have acquired capital improvement, open space planning and design, land use, natural resource protection, and/or public administration experience, or equivalent education and training.  Assignments are generally limited in scope and set within procedural frameworks. The CPM I is assigned to manage small-scale projects or in support of larger scale projects managed by experienced Capital Project Managers.

Capital Project Manager II is the first experienced-level class in the Capital Project Manager series.  The incumbent performs the basic range of engineering review and construction management duties and/or conceptual design in the following areas: capital improvement, open space / public access, land use, and natural resource protection. The CPM II typically performs most of the duties required of the CPM III but are not expected to function at the same skill level.  Applicants with construction inspection, civil engineering, landscape architecture, project management, and/or construction management backgrounds are highly desired.

About Midpen:  Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with more than 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

For the complete Job Description please visit:
https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/hr_Capital-Project-Manager-I-II.pdf

How to Apply: Apply online at CalOpps.org:
https://www.calopps.org/midpeninsula-regional-open-space-district/job-20532177

Posted on Friday, August 23rd, 2024.