Landscape Architect III

*Short Description*

Bowman has an opportunity for a Landscape Architect III to join our team in Fort Myers, FL.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

*Purpose*

Execute technical activities required on assigned projects and apply landscape architecture technical policies and procedures in a land development environment.

*Responsibilities*

*Leadership and Direction*

+ Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of (engineering) principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

*At the Operational and Company Level*

+ Work closely with senior staff members to perform landscape architecture work.

*Do the Work*

+ Lead in the execution of landscape architectural design on assigned projects within a multidisciplinary collaborative setting.

+ Provide leadership in project design, production, and management.

+ Design strategies to address client budgets and needs.

+ Direct the execution of landscape architectural design processes on assigned projects.

+ Prepare hardscape and landscape plans for urban settings, streetscapes, parks and recreation, etc. , including entitlement, site plan and construction documents.

+ Perform plant inventory and evaluations.

+ Carry out technical and administrative assignments, tabulations, cost estimates, etc.

+ Consult with clients, engineers, and architects on specifications and needs of overall projects.

+ Perform onsite landscape inspections during site evaluations and construction and coordinating design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.

+ Conduct code research, write specifications, and coordinate permitting.

+ Present design projects to required legislative bodies or municipality commissions.

+ Review proposed design change orders and make recommendations as needed.

+ Utilize and assist less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.

+ Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and permitting requirements.

+ Assist in assembling Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) and reviewing jurisdiction submittal packages.

*Success Metrics and Competencies*

+ Ability to use sound judgement and skills to defend decisions and methodologies used to arrive at chosen solution or decision.

+ Ability to work both independently and contribute within a highly collaborative team environment.

+ Ability to thrive in an environment with iterative feedback from multiple stakeholders.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Self-reliance and ability to occasionally operate independently with limited direction.

+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

+ Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

+ Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

+ Commitment to becoming a citizen of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

+ Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

+ Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills.

+ Ability to actively participate in design and analysis on substantial projects.

*Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, or related field; or commensurate relevant work experience in landscape design.

+ Master's degree a plus.

+ Seven or more (7+) direct professional experience working within a landscape architecture studio/office through all phases of design managing/leading projects of various scales and complexity.

+ Landscape Architect Registration preferred or pending completion within 6 months.

+ Appreciation and understanding of land development process and desire to contribute in design of housing, commercial, mixed use and industrial site plans and work directly with our multidisciplinary team.

+ Technical knowledge and experience in production of Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) including site details, materials and layout selection, and planting design; irrigation design a plus. Development of design concepts and preparation of presentation-quality graphics and illustrations. Preparation of detailed construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Construction oversight/administration, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and observation of the contractor's work.

+ Development of design concepts and preparation of presentation-quality graphics and illustrations.

+ Preparation of detailed construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

+ Construction oversight/administration, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and observation of the contractor's work.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

+ Ability to direct junior staff members.

+ Project management experience. Demonstrated experience preparing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets and tracking them through project completion. History of working on multiple complex projects concurrently. Prior experience coordinating with clients, project team partners, and subconsultants. Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff. High comfort level in running meetings, giving presentations, and leading client interactions.

+ Demonstrated experience preparing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets and tracking them through project completion.

+ History of working on multiple complex projects concurrently.

+ Prior experience coordinating with clients, project team partners, and subconsultants.

+ Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff.

+ High comfort level in running meetings, giving presentations, and leading client interactions.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creativ.