About the role
Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist (3+ years)
SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with three plus years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.
Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:
- Review proposals regarding fees for technical requirements of a proposed project from schematic design through implementation - Preparation of design development and construction drawings/documents, sets - Construction administration: review of submittals, shop drawings and responding to contractor requests for information - Writing technical specifications - Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction and issuing field observation reports - Elevating the level of construction quality by working with suppliers and contractors during the field material selection and mock up process - Attending and participating in meetings - Collaborate with the design team during conceptual design through implementation - Prepare opinion of cost estimates
Job location: Dallas, Texas
Requirements:
- A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design or equivalent work experience.
The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ 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 to review and select materials at their source and perform construction observation services on project sites worldwide - Site observation/ construction administration experience - Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements - Regional plant material knowledge - Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or is in the process of becoming licensed - Proficiency in: - AutoCAD 2014+ - Microsoft Office - Bluebeam Revu Studio
- Additional experience with the following is desirable: - Revit - Hand sketching - PlanGrid - ProCore - Google Earth Pro - 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino) - Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
Required Documents
- Portfolio (PDF, 20 MB Max) - Resume/CV (PDF) - Contact Information for 2-3 References - Cover letter
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