Landscape Architect/Designer Job at W3Global Inc. in Mountain View

Title: Landscape Architect/Designer

Location: Mountain View, CA

Work Type: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

Company is in a dynamic growth stage and is excited to begin our search for a new Landscape Architect to join our team.

We look forward to welcoming another design professional to our highly talented studio in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We continue our mission of delighting and surprising our clients with exceptional landscape architecture, garden design, and sustainable and successful professional practices.

This role is key to the company as a licensed Landscape Architect in Design, Project Management, as a valued team member, and as we continue our success in the residential landscape market.

We Are

A team of passionate, creative professionals who love producing work that inspires and fulfills our clients - and in turn ourselves!

A team that holds high standards for ourselves and each other - we are landscape design and construction specialists in the residential and private business market.

Our core values are excellent communication, high integrity, and resourcefulness.

Creators and producers of work we can all be proud of, from landscape/garden design, swimming pools, soil structure, and much more.

You Are

A self-starter who derives great joy and satisfaction from being organized, helping others be organized, and delivering on your commitments on schedule.

Someone who values mentorship and seeking your greatest professional challenge yet - you will report directly to our in-house Horticulturist, who has high-performance standards and will stretch you to grow personally and professionally.

A natural problem solver who proactively surfaces challenges and rushes towards solutions.

Eager to work around an abundance of smart, talented people that you can both support and learn from.

Someone who both works hard and does the hard work; meaning you not only put in the time, but have a strong priority management skill set to tackle the most important tasks that make the biggest impact on the team's success.

Someone who writes and speaks very well, and has the emotional intelligence to communicate professionally with many different kinds of people.

Introspective and coachable - you take ownership of your success and your setbacks, and are eager to receive feedback on how to develop and take on more responsibility as we continue to grow.

Someone with experience managing projects related to trades (construction, landscaping, etc), with a knowledge of horticulture a major plus.

Living in the San Francisco Bay Area is required, and much of the working day is spent onsite at projects on the Mid-Peninsula, in nurseries and working with other team members.

Core Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities include:

Assisting with design development (hand/digital) for small, medium and large-scale landscape projects

Presentation drawing preparation

Detail design and construction drawing preparation

Undertake multiple project or facets of various projects

Project Management

Project and Task Leadership

Maintenance of Plant Knowledge database

Knowledge and maintenance of National and Municipal Codes including local town and city guidelines

Leadership Skills:

Effectively orchestrate activities and personalities

Persuasive advocate for solid design and construction and steadying influence for the team

Ability to listen to a vision and fulfill the tangible requirements to perform the vision

Natural capacity to make sense out of diverse multidisciplinary requirements and to bring the project goals into focus for everyone involved

Ability to research and present design and construction options so that the team can make informed decisions that ultimately give the project greater depth while keeping within scope and budget

Ability to present construction management and contracting options

Natural capacity to foster enthusiasm about the project by engaging the team across discipline lines and creating a collaborative environment

Present challenges and growth opportunities for associates

Skills Required:

Minimum 6 years of design, graphic, and construction drawing preparation experience

ASLA/LARE Certified Professional

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Experience in developing own time management and organizational skills

Solid design and graphic communication (hand/digital) skills

Strong technical and construction knowledge

Proficient in AutoCAD, Vector works, SketchUp, MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Suite, Bluebeam, Asana, Working knowledge of Photoshop, GIS Applications

Skills Required: Applicant should be a licensed landscape architect and have the following experience and skills:

Ability to develop design ideas and solutions from concept through construction

Excellent hand & computer graphic skills

Technical knowledge and ability to produce construction documents, including: site details, hardscape, landscape structures, materials selection, grading, and planting plans, in detail.

Strong specification and quality control experience

Ability to check sites, construction progress, attend site meetings with other trades, and contractors

Ability to present projects to clients and municipalities

Clear and effective verbal and written communication

Successful management of complex projects and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team

Self-motivated with the ability to manage and mentor team members

Proven ability and desire to engage and retain clients

Proficiency in Vector works, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite/Photoshop and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, along with Asana, and RakenApp are used in our studio.

3d and Sketch-Up knowledge helpful (Lumion, Mid Journey, 3DMAX are used in our studio).

LEED for Homes, Greenpoint Certification, and others desired.

Licensed in CA required. Licensed in OR, WA, AZ, NV, ID, UT desired.

Please respond by including a cover letter and work samples via email as a pdf, Submit resume and portfolio to Noble.daniel@w3global.com

Compensation/Benefits

Base salary depending on experience with quarterly bonus plan, driven by engagement and results.

Benefits include a contribution towards health insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation, a 401k plan with 6% company matching, and a flexible working option once through training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) with matching: 6%

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave per California law

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Ability to commute/relocate: Mountain View, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience: Construction, Design

Work Location: In person | Mountain View CA

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university, US, UK, or equivalent.