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Application Deadline:February 12, 2025
Compensation Details:Full Pay Range
70,387.20 - 102,086.40
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Benefit Eligibility Group:Non Union (30+ Hours)
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Job Description Summary:LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
This Landscape Architect position will work collaboratively within the planning team at the Parks and Recreation Department leading Construction Administration - ensuring construction projects are successful and meet quality, budget and schedule goals . Under general direction of the Senior Landscape Architect and with other city staff, external partners and local community members, this position assists in the implementation of park capital projects, project management, and cost estimation. This role will also support asset management studies, needs assessment analysis, consultant and contractor coordination, design and construction drafting for smaller projects. This position requires a deep understanding of the design and construction processes and a track record showing the ability to manage projects and support larger complex projects, develop construction drawings; manage construction and deliver projects as scoped, on time, and within budget while being adaptable to changing needs and priorities.
Job Description:LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIONESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Landscape Architect for Construction Administration - ensuring construction projects are successful and meet quality, budget and schedule goals
- Review plans in advance with Design Project Manager
- Coordinate public notice of closures and construction schedule
- Construction administration and observation
- Edit CD field plans
- Add and refine details and specifications
- Develop and manage contracts for contractors and vendors
- Develop and manage the construction schedule
- Coordinate project closeout process
Supports the team in park planning and design through site analysis, inventory, conceptual design and 3D exploration.
- Explores possible design strategies through rigorous site analysis, drawing conceptual alternatives and digital 3D model explorations.
- Supports the development of programs, objectives, strategies and budgets for planning projects for ultimate success across departments, working groups and community priorities.
- Creates and reviews initial project budgets and coordinates with consultants and contractors to refine the finalized project cost estimate.
- Prepares CAD drawings for plans, enlargements, sections-elevations and details for design and construction with oversite of Senior Landscape Architect
Leads projects and contracts while supporting on complex projects working with staff, consultants, the community, and contractors to coordinate and support planning, design and construction activities, including the following:
- Manage smaller park projects and consultant contracts related to landscape architectural design from concept to construction; coordinates with project staff to ensure timely completion.
- Works collaboratively with other staff, elected officials both within and outside this agency, and the general public on a variety of project types.
- Gaining knowledge of land use requirements and permitting process to understand implications and needs to efficiently execute planning, design and construction services.
- Support programs covering design guidelines and standards. These will need to be annually updated.
Administers and drafts design drawings and specifications related to construction contracts, which includes:
- Supports complex projects and can lead as project manager on smaller projects for administering site plans and specifications contracts for thoroughness and appropriateness and compliance with county and city standards, codes and procurement specifications. This will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Landscape Architect.
- Drafts specification language as needed to integrate technical specifications with city procurement bid document format.
- Assists with schedules, and documents pre-bid meetings for contractors interested in bidding city projects as well as attends bid openings associated with assigned project.
- Develops in-house construction drawings, details, specifications and cost estimates (including lifecycle cost analysis) based on technical analysis for smaller Design-Build projects managed within the planning team.
- Provides park planning technical advice assistance to parks maintenance and recreation staff or other city staff.
Continuously updates job knowledge and technical skills related to park and recreation planning, design and construction methods as well as recreation activities and community/visitor experience.
- Understand how to apply equity to all aspects of the work including recreation activities and community/visitor experience.
- Incorporate resilience, sustainability and climate change into all aspects of planning, design and construction.
- Provide technical expertise on creating accessible and welcoming space for all including current ADA standards as well as remains current on federal and state regulations, local ordinances, and administrative rules and their impact on department policies.
- Stay up to date on construction materials and methods, city policies, city zoning and land use regulations, city design criteria, and other City regulations. Remains current on federal and state regulations and their impact on department policy and programs.
- Assists with search for grants and application process; manages and oversees grants.
- Seeks opportunities for professional development, attends and presents at conferences and other venues to advance the profession.
- Maintains and promote city values in all conduct.
- Performs related duties as required/assigned to meet the needs of the Parks and Recreation Department and the City as a whole.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Ability to gain license within 3 years to practice landscape architecture or Architecture in the state of Colorado.
- Ability to demonstrated written, verbal and graphic communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise written correspondence, reports, and recommendations and to make public presentations.
- Ability to demonstrate strong graphic skills in CAD and Adobe Suite required. GIS, Sharepoint and other management programs are a plus and training will be provided for these skills as needed.
- Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including tact and courtesy in difficult situations and demonstrated ability to mediate conflicts among interest groups.
- Ability to learn quickly when facing new problems and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; open to change; quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything.
- Ability to be action oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for challenges; not fearful of acting with minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
- Ability to demonstrated experience working within a complicated public process, including negotiation and consensus-building skills. Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to dealing with ambiguity: Is comfortable with change and uncertainty. Can be effective and make work appropriate decisions based on available data.
- Knowledge and understanding of park design and construction principles.
- Valid driver's license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction record. and motor vehicle record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture, from an accredited university, or closely related field.
- Two to seven (2-7) years of experience in design and project management, including construction projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of innovative park design, nature play and recreation planning as well as best practices in construction or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and understanding of equity, accessibility, climate, sustainability, and resilience as well as resource conservation practices (water and energy) in urban park design and construction. - Skills in 3D modeling or hand graphics.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university, or a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field. Eight (8) years of experience may substitute for the education requirement.
- Two (2) years of experience in design and project management,
SUPERVISION Supervision Received: Landscape Architect Senior
Supervision Exercised: None
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting perform moderately strenuous physical activity in an outdoor environment; physical ability to stand, walk, climb, and kneel on varied terrain. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
Work Environment: Works in both a clean, comfortable environment and in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions. Occasional exposure to noise, adverse weather conditions, and machinery/ equipment hazards. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
Machines and equipment used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines, digital camera.
Additional Job Description:Last Updated: January 2025
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
