Landscape Architect Barge Design Solutions

• 4.

5 Chattanooga, TN Job Details 2 hours ago Qualifications CAD software Land use law in public permitting Illustration Urban planning studies (research activities) Urban planning Technical report writing Graphic design Construction plans Site plan drawings Construction drawing review Graphic design software Zoning regulations Presentation preparation Design sketching Productivity software Stakeholder management

Full Job Description What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture and Planning (LA/P) practice within the Site Solutions business unit. This position will be based in either our Chattanooga or Nashville, TN office and will contribute to a variety of planning and design projects across the Southeastern United States. Our work spans urban design, housing, mixed-use developments, town centers, streetscapes, industrial, healthcare and institutional environments. The LA/P team is deeply committed to creating meaningful, sustainable, and well-designed spaces that enhance the built environment and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

Working individually or with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner, producing high-quality urban design and planning products. Assisting in the preparation of comprehensive plans, master plans, zone changes, subdivision and other entitlement applications or efforts. Explaining urban design and sustainable planning principles and practices to internal and external clients. Effectively communicating urban design concepts and solutions verbally and graphically; and working with stakeholders individually and at public meetings. Provides technical guidance on project scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments. Supports PM providing technical leadership on various projects. Conducts planning representing analysis, creating designs, preparing reports, and other various tasks. Reviews and may prepare complete project documents for conformity and project assurance. Influences stakeholders and manages stakeholder relationships within and outside Barge. Directs on-site visits to monitor progress of project. Directs CADD technicians in preparation of project plans. Mentors and reviews work of more junior staff for quality purposes. Technical lead on multiple projects or portions of complex projects. Assist urban planners in providing analysis and recommendations on community planning, urban design, zoning and entitlement issues in a wide variety of rural, suburban and urban settings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program. Minimum of four (4) years of landscape architecture experience is required. Landscape Architecture registration and experience is required. Demonstrates innovative thinking and knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in landscape architecture, planning and development. Can conduct studies, analyze findings and provide recommendations for a wide range of urban design issues with an emphasis on landscape architecture and site design. Can interpret federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite and has strong hand drawing skills. Possesses strong written, oral and graphic communications skills and is able to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner. Can understand and interpret architectural drawings, landscape plans and grading plans; and experience preparing and assembling presentation graphics, graphic models and renderings, and report/plan documents. Portfolio or work samples demonstrating strong illustrative and writing skills required. Website or reduced PDF preferred. Why join us? Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®. Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day,

Barge CARES:

Collaborate

• Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do. Authentic
• Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are. Responsible
• We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better. Excellence
• We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us. Service
• We are humble.

We use our gifts in service of others. We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Agency Submissions No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.