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SWA Group Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture in Sausalito, California

About the position: Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist in Landscape Architecture

SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with 2+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.

Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

  • Preparation of construction drawings/documents and sets with a focus on technical details

  • Reviewing and redlining drawing sets

  • Materials research

  • Writing technical specifications

  • Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction

  • Elevating the level of construction quality

  • Attending and leading meetings

  • Working with all levels of designer as part of the collaborative team

Job location: Sausalito, CA

Requirements:

  • A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.

The ideal candidate has:

  • 2+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields)

  • Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Strong problem solving skills

  • Attention to detail and organization

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Effective time management skills

  • Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation

  • Ability to take direction

  • Positive attitude

  • Sense of accountability

  • Ability and willingness to travel, including driving

  • Site observation/ construction administration experience

  • Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements

  • Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or intent of becoming licensed

  • Proficiency in:

  • o AutoCAD 2014+

  • o Microsoft Office

Additional experience with the following is desirable:

o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)

o Bluebeam Revu

o Hand sketching

o 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)

o Revit or other BIM software

Apply:

Resume/CV (word or PDF)

Design Portfolio highlighting built projects, technical experience, and construction administration experience (PDF, 20MB max.)

Email or cover letter

Contact info for 2-3 references

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