Designer II - Land Planning
Designer II - Land Planning
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Job Description
McAdams is a fullservice land planning landscape architecture civil engineering transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina Texas and Florida. We seek a partnership with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what makes McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
The Designer II will interface with project design teams and develop and advance projects in all phases of the design process. They will work on a variety of exciting projects serving some of our key market sectors including residential commercial institutional municipal parks & recreation and urban design. Compared to a Designer I a Designer II will demonstrate more design aptitude and be able to tackle more progressively complex tasks. They may also have some client and municipality interaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare landscape design concepts plans and drawings for various projects including parks commercial developments residential communities and public spaces
- Prepare accurate CAD drawings and construction documents ensuring all materials meet industry standards and project requirements
- Demonstrate proficient graphic communication skills necessary to communicate design concepts contribute to the visioning process and document the progression of a design
- Conduct site analyses including measurements observations and assessments of existing conditions to inform design decisions
- Utilize design software (e.g. AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite) to create visual representations of landscape designs and prepare presentation materials
- Develop plant schedules details and specifications to ensure alignment with project design goals environmental considerations and aesthetic requirements including McAdams CAD and other standards
- Review project deliverables for accuracy and quality ensuring that all designs meet firm standards and regulatory requirements
- Assist senior design staff and project managers to develop project proposals presentations and design reports
- Coordinate with other disciplines (e.g. civil engineering etc) to ensure integrated project delivery
- Enhanced participation in design charrettes and brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas and solutions
- Enhanced participation in client meetings and site visits (as needed) to gather feedback and ensure alignment with project goals
- Present preliminary design solutions to clients and maintain open lines of communication with clients outside professionals and municipal agencies to facilitate smooth project progress
- Research and stay updated on industry trends materials plants and sustainable design practices
- Maintain a foundational understanding of local municipal codes and regulations applying this knowledge to ensure that proposed design solutions comply with zoning permitting and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills Experience
- Bachelors or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture City/Community /Regional Planning Urban Planning or related field required
- 13 years of experience in Landscape Architectural design or equivalent required
- Developing a plan to seek LA licensureDemonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office; 3D software such as sketch up and hand/digital graphic rendering capabilities
- Display exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to present materials to clients development team stakeholders general public etc
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of design planning and regulatory requirements and standards
- Excellent communication critical thinking collaboration and problemsolving skills
- Selfstarter with strong drive for personal growth and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to facilitate accurate efficient and quality project deliverables
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veterans status or any other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with our online application system process please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or
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Employment Type
Full Time
