Landscape Designer II/III at Timmons Group in Greensboro, NC, United States

Job description

• Timmons Group is currently seeking a Landscape Designer II/III in our Greensboro, NC office. Our award-winning landscape architecture and land planning team offers an extensive range of services for commercial, mixed-use, parks and open space, energy and renewables, campus and institution, multi-family, and government clients across multiple markets. Our studio strives to create dynamic places that achieve timeless appeal and are tailored to our clients’ goals and the communities we serve.
• Candidates should be passionate about the built environment, self-motivated, love design at all levels, and comfortable working in a collaborative studio culture. We have a sincere commitment to giving responsibility to our designers and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and Technical Production (80-90%)
• Collaborate with project managers and team members on a variety of project types and scales.
• Assist project teams with development of landscape plans through all phases of work including site inventory, concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Prepare illustrative design plans and 3D renderings as needed.
• Assist teams in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Assist teams in preparing specifications.
• Communicate with internal engineering teams and other disciplines as directed by project manager.
• Communicate with external vendors throughout the design process.
• Participate in construction administration responsibilities.
• Act as an advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.
• Project and Task Management (10-15%)
• Assist in managing internal project tasks led by civil engineering teams that include landscape design.
• Provide QA/QC from concept to documentation.
• Work closely with project managers to maintain project deadlines, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and communicate this information to team members.
• Act as a mentor for design staff and advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.
• Administrative Management and Training (10-15%)
• Attend weekly meetings to coordinate projects and workplans.
• Attend monthly design team meetings and act as a design resource for projects and department standards.
• Develop proposals and development of scope of work as needed.
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program is preferred but a non-accredited degree in landscape architecture may be considered.
• 2-8 years’ experience in landscape architecture is preferred.
• Professional registration or on track to receive is preferred.
• Team player with excellent design, graphic, and communication skills.
• Creative, open-minded, and organized.
• Knowledge of plants and experience in developing landscape plans.
• Experience in producing high-quality concept drawings and presentations.
• Experience in producing construction documentation drawings.
• Experience in construction administration and specifications.
• Knowledge of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets.
• Experience with both in-office and remote collaboration.
• Experience in design software including AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and 3D modeling programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite applications, BlueBeam PDF, and construction management software(s).
• LEED or SITES Accreditation is preferred but not required.

Skills

Required

• Creative, open-minded, and organized.