Careers with GRWA
DETAILS
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
Job Type: Full Time
Starting at $60K/yr
Now Hiring: Design Professionals
GRWA is a growing land planning, ecological consulting, and landscape architecture firm in business since 1982. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our clients’ land use decisions. GRWA seeks a full-time landscape designer who can provide design support to our project management team through hand rendering, AutoCAD, Photoshop and 3D graphic production.
Now Hiring: Project Manager
GRWA is a growing land planning, ecological consulting, and landscape architecture firm in business since 1982. GRWA seeks a full-time landscape architect project manager who has experience leading landscape designers working on land planning projects, landscape design projects, and construction observation.
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Performs landscape design and land planning assignments.
Proficient in design and AutoCAD drafting of plans, working drawings and graphics.
Accurately calculates areas, densities and quantities.
Coordinates with design team and other consultants.
Prepares cost estimate for landscape design.
Performs landscape site evaluations and installation verifications.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree in a landscape design/architecture related field or equivalent experience.
Entry level to five years of experience in landscape design, hardscaping, and/or horticulture.
Experience in creative design-based roles.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Solid attention to detail.
Proficient in AutoCAD LT, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
Knowledge of presentation graphics and design/rendering software such as SketchUp or Lumion is helpful.
Fundamental knowledge of local plants.
Working towards professional licensure.
DETAILS
Location: Wheaton, Illinois
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Principal
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Carries out and oversees landscape architecture assignments with minimal supervision.
Collaborates with clients, landscape designers, and GRWA’s ecological team regarding expectations of site plans and concepts.
Coordinates meetings with clients and engineers to establish site development calculations, changes, notes, and progress.
Conducts on-site visits and performs field reviews.
Communicates with clients during all phases of Master Planning, Land Acquisition, Design
Documentation and Construction Administration.
Prepares documentation of site planning progress for engineers and clients and documents requested changes.
Monitors project schedules, manages design and construction budgets, reviews and approves draft invoices for projects, and performs quality control on work products submitted to clients.
Writes and prepares responses to RFPs and RFQs, including scope and budget.
Acts as a resource lead for landscape designers when they have a question or need assistance.
Participates in weekly project manager meetings to prioritize projects and schedule work.
Consistently manages projects, tasks, schedules, and deliverables for the client and design team.
Regularly delivers quality work that meets deadlines and also communicates changes in scope or schedule.
Supervises and manages the work of subcontractors and staff.
Attends public hearings to assist in project approval process.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field.
Professional Landscape Architect Licensure (PLA).
Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of experience, preferably in a leadership position in landscape architecture.
Proficiency in site design, landscape design, and rendering.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the competence to present design concepts and drawings to clients.
Comfortable and competent with public presentations.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate project risks.
Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, SketchUp, Lumion, Smartsheets, Microsoft 365, and architecture invoicing software.
Track record of successfully managing multiple projects at once, adjusting to changing priorities and deadlines, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Come join our dynamic team at GRWA! Our firm offers many opportunities to learn and grow within the profession. We strive for a healthy and collaborative work environment, which includes opportunities to participate in fun office events, community service projects, and continuing education/training programs. Grow professionally with a great team, while applying your strong work ethic and honing creative skills.
We offer competitive wages, full benefits, and a great office environment. We are always looking for talent and encourage you to send your resume and examples of work for consideration.