What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect position at KCI Technologies Inc.?
Overview
KCI Landscape Architecture practice provides expertise in transportation, municipal and land development services. We partner with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors to produce innovative designs that reflect sustainability.
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other
- Manage multiple projects
- Prepare landscape and irrigation plans
- Produce presentation and design graphics
- Produce cost estimates
- Quality control and plan review
- Proposal writing, marketing and sales
- Prepare presentations for clients and community groups
- Perform field inspections and write observation reports
- Delegate work and oversee junior staff
- Work closely with project team members, clients and agencies to maintain project schedules and resolve project issues
- R.L.A. Florida license required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program. Additional certifications preferred
- Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
Performance Expectations
- Complete Annual Individual Training Program
- Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
- Complete other duties as required/assigned
- Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
- Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
- Represent KCI at meetings with clients and county officials, public hearings, county meetings and seminars as required
- Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
- Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
- Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
- Consult and coordinate with other practices as required
- Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
- Compare field data to design plans
- Conduct field construction observations and prepare detailed reports of findings for review
- Conduct project site research and analysis to determine potential project density and intensity, and identify development constraints
- Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
- Draft Schematic land use, landscape/wetland mitigation and forest stand delineation plans
- Obtain research material from Federal, state and/or local agencies as required
- Plot location of project site and utilities
- Prepare and review research summaries
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
- Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
- Prepare preliminary site plans, including base sheets as required, and submit for approval
- Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
- Review and approve shop drawings
KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
