Landscape Designer

Company: RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture
Location: Bonita Springs
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
The Landscape Designer is a non-licensed designer that assists project leadership in all aspects of project design, development, and documentation activities through all phases of a project. The Staff Designer prepares, coordinates, and assembles project documents as directed by project leadership.
Responsibilities
--- Attends office staff and scheduling meetings;--- Performs project tasks reliably and effectively and in a timely manner;--- Collaborates with and effectively communicates with project team and consultants;--- Prepares project research and participates in project goal and concept development;--- Prepares project correspondence, documentation, and presentation materials;--- Assists with and attends project meetings and client presentations;--- Prepares meeting minutes;--- Responds to Project Manager and Client requests;--- Prepares and coordinates CAD and other project documents that meet design intent, schedule, and budget expectations;--- Prepares presentation materials and participates in design review and client presentations;--- Prepares takeoffs and assists with cost estimation;--- Assists with preparation of project specifications;--- Assists with Construction Administration activities and makes site visits;--- Assists in project submittal review;--- Manages digital and hardcopy project files;--- Prepares and organizes project reprographics and printed materials;--- Produces accurate work within established schedule;--- Reports progress to Project Manager;
Qualifications
Education:Landscape Architecture degree from accredited BLA or MLA university program;
Experience and Skills:--- 0-4 years of professional design experience in private practice design or planning firm;--- Well-developed skills with AutoCAD, AutoCAD customizations, Photoshop, SketchUp, InDesign, and Microsoft Office suite software;--- Advanced digital and hand rendering skills;--- Excellent communications skills;--- Well-developed collaboration skills;--- Well-developed contract document layout and production knowledge;--- Well-developed handcraft skills (cutting, model building, mounting);--- Recommended: one student internship with private practice design or planning firm;
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package

• BC/BS PPO Plans
• Delta Dental and VSP Vision
• Disability Employer Paid: STD/70% LTD/66%
• Life Insurance and AD&D Employer Paid: $50,000
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits - Accident, Hospitalization and Critical Illinois
• $25/$50 discount per paycheck for participation in our Annual Wellness Exam discount program
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• 401K with Charles Schwab - Employer Match 50% up to 6%Career
  • Work with Industry Leading Clients
  • Diverse Award Winning Project Types
  • Latest Technology and Industry Software
  • Robust New Hire Training Plan, Mentors and Peer Coaches
  • On-the-job Training and Career Planning
  • Paid Training, Conferences and Networking Opportunities
  • Experienced Subject Matter Expert Mentors
  • Tuition Assistance up to $3,000 annually
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences Culture
    • Flexible Work Schedules, Remote Work and Hybrid Working Arrangement
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off for Salaried Staff
    • 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
    • Spot Bonuses / Peer Recognition Rewards
    • Engaging Work Environment and Collaborative Culture
    • Customer Focused Internal Technology Staff
    • Employee Referrals up to $5,000
    • Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for Gym Memberships, build your home gym or set up home ergonomic office

Keywords: RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, Bonita Springs , Landscape Designer, Other , Bonita Springs, Florida