Careers

Senior Landscape Architect – Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help lead design team in quality work, project management, and customer care
• Empowered to work independently to oversee key projects
• Build solid relationships with clients |contractors | vendors | municipal staff
• Guide clients through all phases of design
• Prepares proposals, reports, budget monitoring, & trend tracking
• Authority to sign and seal on design/plans
• Focus on quality work that inspires

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop…..

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Licensed by the state in Landscape Architecture or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years experience in design, estimating, and project management
• Proficient in construction methods, thorough understanding of the build process
• Candidates with experience managing high end residential landscape design projects are especially encouraged to apply

Senior CAD Technician/Production Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Landscape Architects and Project Managers with production tasks for Conceptual Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation for both new-build and renovation work, including Waterfront Resorts, Hospitality projects, luxury Residential landscapes, Community Design, and a variety of Commercial projects.

• Adhere to Office Standards while producing construction documents, project permit drawings, and illustrative graphics.
• Draft in AutoCAD, as well as LandFX
• Render in Photoshop
• Create presentations in InDesign
• Extensive Hardscape Design and Documentation experience is required, including plans and details for monument signs, pools, paving, walls, water features, fire features, and other custom landscape features
• Participate in firm-wide Quality Control efforts

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a design firm
• Formal Training in AutoCAD or equivalent relevant education/experience
• Proven AutoCad Skills required
• Strong PC/IT skills ( i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Knowledge of Submittal processes for various Municipalities in SWFL
• Good work ethic
• Excellent team-player and collaborator

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-D modeling

Field Director for Top Landscape Architecture Firm

Unique Construction Administration/Design opportunity for an experienced Outdoor Designer or Landscape Construction Professional!

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience working in either a collaborative studio environment at a Landscape Architecture firm, or working in the field directing/building outdoor landscapes in Southwest Florida.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide construction administration for luxury outdoor landscapes, in commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors.
• Understand applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements (in particular, Collier and Lee Counties, City of Naples, City of Bonita Springs, and DEP)
• Assist with preparing concept designs, project permit drawings, illustrative graphics, and related documents.
• Perform site visits for existing and prospective projects, predominantly within Collier and Lee Counties.
• Perform site certification visits to evaluate installation and ensure the plan was followed.
• Take field measurements for as-built plans.
• Check-in on ongoing construction projects to ensure design intent is being maintained and resolve problems as they come up.
• Document observations and follow up with appropriate parties to resolve problems.
• Follow up on projects post-construction to observe, document, and solve any problems that the user may have identified. Suggest and coordinate additional enhancements and/or maintenance needs to ensure the project’s success over time.
• Accurately track and bill time and expenses.
• Maintain positive client feedback and satisfaction.
• Maintain quality service by assisting in establishing and participating in organization standards.
• As needed, assist in the day-to-day operation of the firm. This may include site visits, research, errands (as deemed necessary) and overall organization of computer files, drawings files, notes, etc.
• Work with team to improve OPi as a company by researching and recommending potential new opportunities, service improvements, and quality enhancements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong experience working in the field, preferably in landscape construction
• Familiarity with Plants and Planting techniques in Southwest Florida
• Familiarity with Hardscape materials and construction techniques (such as pavers, walls, fences, gates, copings and caps, pool tile, custom firepits and water features, planting containers, lighting, irrigation, etc.)
• Familiarity with swimming pool design and construction
• Successful completion of college degree (minimum high school diploma or equivalent with approval)
• Experience with Construction Management software, such as Procore
• Basic AutoCad Skills required
• Strong PC/IT skills ( i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Good research skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Good work ethic

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Previous CAD work experience
• Illustrative Graphics Production Capabilities