Landscape Architect/Designer Job at W3Global Inc. in Mountain View
W3Global Inc., Mountain View, CA, US, 94043
Job Description
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.