Job Description:
Parsons is seeking talented Senior Landscape Architects to fill key positions in our Dubai-based MEA Design Center. The successful candidate will be creative, self-motivated, highly organized and passionate about design, and possess excellent verbal and written communications, the ability to lead and inspire small teams of designers and BIM/CAD operators.
WHAT YOU WILL DOING:
- Preparation, design and presentation of high-quality landscape concept drawings.
- Preparation of technical design packages through to tender.
- Contract administration of projects.
- Liaise with juniors and plan, program and delegate within the team structure.
- Coordination with other relevant disciplines such as Irrigation Designers, Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, Master planners and Quantity Surveyors.
- Provide routine liaison with Clients and Client’s representatives.
- Prepare contracts within budget requirements and provide accurate costing information to the client or quantity surveyors.
- Develop maintenance plans for completed sites.
- Maintain affiliations with professional societies to keep abreast of technologies
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of industry codes/standards/health and safety requirements and sustainability regulations.
Required Experience
- 7+ Years of continuous employment within the profession of Landscape Architecture.
- Possessing a team oriented and collaborative approach to landscape architecture within the design team.
- A proven and expert understanding of the regional construction industry, local construction methods and their influence on design decisions.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality design.
- Solid communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Self motivated, an ability to work independently as well as being a team player.
- Proven understanding of key design related computer programs such as Revit, Adobe suites and 3D modelling software such as Sketch Up and Rhino.
Desired Experience
- A willingness to develop and further landscape architecture skills and techniques for the enhancement and efficiency of the team.
- Competent and proven planting design and horticultural knowledge.
- Professional chartership - CMLI / ASLA / ALIA
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.