Job Status: Full-time
Overview: Under the direction of the owner of CityEscape, this person provides design development, project coordination, contract administration/project management and financial performance. Work with clients and project team to effectively communicate throughout the project development/design process.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Prepare concepts, design development and graphic presentation illustrations on projects
- Prepare site plans, specifications and cost estimates
- Ability to lead projects through all phases.
- Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate and select construction materials
- Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings
- Visit sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase
- Use in depth knowledge of trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, and annuals in preparing planting plans and landscape master plans
- Participate in the establishment and management of project budgets and schedules
- Seek new work through marketing or participation in presentations
- Participate in business development and sales initiatives
- Provide strategic recommendations on projects
- Understand of City of Chicago permitting process and procure permits as required
- Collaborate with the project managers on current and future projects
- Produce realistic estimates and receive feedback from production on adherence to budgets to bring jobs in at desired profit rates
- Assist in preparation of RFP submissions
- Create standardized presentation package
Job Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent
- Minimum 5-8 years of professional experience
- Landscape Architectural registration preferred
- Demonstrate exemplary knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, applicable construction materials and coordination in design
- Proficiency in current design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Lumion and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of project management software
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with City Escape employees, vendors and clients on a consistent basis
- Ability to work in a team environment, including taking direction and constructive feedback from team members as well as providing feedback to other team members.
- Demonstrate a strong attention to detail
- Ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines
- Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and continuing education
- Demonstrate accountability to work being performed and completed on schedule