Landscape Architect | Charleston, SC

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  • Location: Charleston, SC

  • Company: Davis & Floyd

candidate will be licensed in the state of South Carolina and will be a team player ready to support and help develop junior staff members. This position requires a strong background in the production of master plans and construction documents and will require effective communication with clients and co-workers, as well as attention to detail and strong time management skills.

Responsibilities Mentor junior staff and provide technical oversight of work Review and redline design sets for junior staff on master planning and construction documents Development of site design plans, from master planning and concept development through construction documentation, with limited guidance and supervision

Design of plans to include amenity plans, circulation plans, plantings, hardscapes, furnishings, among other landscape elements for projects of various scales Conduct zoning code, land development regulation, and comprehensive plan research, and apply standards to design concepts with limited guidance and supervision Work directly with clients to interpret project goals and translate them into buildable designs Prepare exhibits, plans, drawings, and specifications for all phases of design and construction including land use plans, feasibility studies, conceptual site plans, functional master plans, planting plans, cost estimates, construction documents, complex details, and permit applications

while using company and industry accepted standards Conduct site visits to review existing conditions and project progress Work with project manager to set project schedules, track deadlines, and ensure budgets are met Provide landscape architectural and planning expertise to internal and external multi-disciplinary engineering and planning teams Depending on experience, may manage projects or portions thereof with limited to no supervision Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Minimum Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited University or College 5 - 10 years of professional experience as a landscape architect or designer including experience with planning and design of communities, parks, streetscapes, and construction documents Registration as a Landscape Architect in the state of South Carolina is required Valid driver's license is required Skills Detail-oriented and accurate Proficiency with Auto CAD and Sketch Up required Experience with Land FX, Civil3D, Lumion, and other specialized programs preferred Experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design required Excellent verbal and oral communication skills with the ability to write business communication and create presentations, as needed Proven hand and digital graphic representation skills Ability to work as a team, as well as independently Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with individuals at all levels Ability to mentor and train junior staff Proficiency with time management to include meeting deadlines Experience with tracking personal project time while understanding profit and billable hours Familiarity with local plant palettes strongly preferred Demonstrates reliable understanding of the relationship between design and constructability Effective and organized multitasker with ability to manage multiple deadlines from different teams and different budgets at one time Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing various zoning codes and other land development ordinances (familiarity with local ordinances strongly preferred) Willingness to generate new business opportunities in local market Occasional night and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines Some travel within the state may be required, usually with advance notice Company Benefits Competitive Salaries Flexible Schedule with Core Hours of 9am-4pm Mon-Th (Remaining Hours can be Flexible/Remote) Profit Sharing Plan (company contributes regardless of employee's contribution) Company Paid Extended Illness Leave Professional Memberships Continuing Education and Licensures

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