Landscape Architect (Remote) - Independent Contractor

We are looking for a self-motivated team member to add as an independent contractor to our company of highly motivated visionaries. This position is 100% remote. Residents in South Florida are preferred but not required. Flexibility to live where you want to live!

We are a licensed landscape architecture firm in the State of Florida. We have extensive experience working with residential and commercial clients, municipal staff, and developers. Our projects range from small and high end residential to larger commercial and multifamily developments.

We have professional landscape architecture degrees from accredited universities. Paul Goulas graduated in 2002 from Louisiana State University. Brandon White graduated in 2012 from the University of Florida. Both of us have practiced in the state of Florida since graduation.

Qualifications:

An accredited professional degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study or equivalent experience.

3+ years of design experience in landscape design.

Intermediate knowledge of Auto CAD, Land F/X, Sketchup, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite and other

software options prevalent in the landscape architecture industry. Knowledge of Lumion and Bluebeam preferred,

but not required.

Mathematical skills, planting design, knowledge of irrigation systems preferred but not required, basic knowledge of

civil design, understanding of sustainable design, basics of codes.

Strong written, verbal, visual and graphic communication skills.

Knowledge of building codes and construction practices.

Knowledge of project management and team collaboration skills.

Expected Duties:

Compile and analyze data on conditions such as location, drainage, and location of structures for site analysis and

landscaping plans.

Confer with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on all projects stages from conceptual design to

construction documents.

Collaborate on design criteria with the design team or project manager and under their supervision, prepare and

change drawings.

Coordinate preliminary cost estimates, provide basic code research and develop preliminary budget and/or cost

estimate for project.

Plan layouts of projects and integrate engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.

Electronically draft plans, elevations, sections, and details under the direction of the Project Manager.

Review project drawings and prepare feedback for project team.

Collaborate with workers from multiple disciplines engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.

Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, coordinating arrangement of existing and

proposed land features and structures.

Prepare scaled drawings and contract documents for building contractors.

Carry out project coordination responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Compensation:

As an independent contractor you will receive:

Expected Range: $60,000 to $85,000.

An allowance for IRA contributions.

An allowance for Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.

Included in the compensation will be paid major holidays and (10) days of personal time.

The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to; years of experience, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).

If you feel this might be the best fit for you, please forward your CV and a Project Portfolio to jenn@las-fl.com.