Landscape Arch. TechContract Administrator

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a talented and experienced Landscape Architectural Technologist/Contract Administratorto join our Calgary Landscape Architecture Urban Design Studio working on diverse projects throughout Alberta as well as providing support to our other offices in the west Calgary office includes one of the longest established Landscape Architectural practices in Western Canada and since joining Arcadis from IBI Group we have continued to evolve into a thriving diverse stable and energetic Landscape Architecture Urban Design practice. As part of this team you will help and support the design and implementation of high quality and sustainable public and private spaces. You will be working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment involved in all phases of projects from schematic design through to contract administration. Your role will primarily be focused on supporting our contract administrators including field work during the construction season to ensure designs are adhered to through site inspections and monitoring contractors work.

Role accountabilities:

• Work with Landscape Architects to prepare conceptual designs and assist throughout design development and construction documentation
• Collaborate with other disciplines including planning architectural and engineering technologists
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and collaboratively with peers and clients internally and externally.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with local standards and contract requirements
• Prepare construction detail drawings using CAD and LandFX
• Complete quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates
• Monitor and inspect construction works and complete contract administration tasks
• Assist with preparation of specifications and technical reports
• Assist with generating presentation drawings using Adobe Suite and Sketch Up
• Meet project deadlines
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with contractors
• On-site field reviews and landscape construction inspections (including associated paperwork)
• Support the project manager field staff and landscape architect

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology
• 3-5 years of experience as a Landscape Architectural Technologist
• Construction knowledge and field experience
• Experience with contract administration (construction monitoring and site inspections etc.)
• Knowledge of local plant materials and construction methodologies
• Experience in preparation of contract documents including unit price schedules specifications and working drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Land FX Microsoft Office Adobe Suiteand other graphics software.
• Excellent oral written and graphic communication skills.
• Organized with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate.

The PTAN (Part Time As Needed) contract of employment will have an end date of Nov 30 2026 after which the position will be reviewed and contract potentially renewed if workload permits and performance has been good.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.