As a result of our continued growth and increasing number of projects in southern Alberta, we are currently looking for a dynamic and adaptable Intermediate or Senior Landscape Architect to initiate a new Landscape Architecture (LA) team in our Calgary office. This position will report to the Alberta Manager of Landscape Architecture (based in Edmonton), but will influence the future growth of the LA team in Calgary. The successful candidate must be able to work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team for completion of planning and conceptual design through to construction administration services for a wide variety of landscape architectural projects in the private, public and institutional sectors, often in cooperation with our established LA teams in both Edmonton and Kelowna. Although MMM Group is known primarily as a well-respected engineering and geomatics firm, we are committed to the continued support and growth of a dynamic and thriving Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture group in Alberta and across Canada.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ability to meet with current and potential clients and develop business leads within Calgary and other municipalities across southern Alberta and south-eastern British Columbia (e.g. Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook, etc.)
- Manage and work on projects within the broad scope of landscape architectural practice including master planning, landscape concept and detail design development, construction detailing, urban design, preparation of schematic illustrations and presentation of design work to our clients, the public, and project stakeholder groups.
- Provide cost estimating, detail design services, contract document preparation, tender and contract administration services including inspection and construction management for total project involvement
- Support a variety of MMM Group disciplines within our Calgary and Canmore offices, primarily civil engineering, planning and transportation, with landscape architectural scope of work on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Other duties as assigned
Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA) or a similar certification. Candidates with a Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology (LAT) will also be considered.
- 5 or more years of work experience in a consulting environment. A background in public and/or institutional sectors will also be considered;
- Membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA) and/or British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA) is preferred;
- An established network of contacts and clients in Calgary and/or southern Alberta would be desirable;
- Solid knowledge of local landscape conditions, drawings and construction standards is preferable;
- Enthusiastic individual with the ability to work as part of a team, a strong desire to take part in finding creative solutions that are environmentally responsible and technically soundDemonstrated experience and success in project coordination and management;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate and communicate with various professional disciplines;
- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines;
- Understanding of project development, design development and contract and proposal preparation;
- Construction documentation experience would be an advantage in your work at MMM;
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Google Sketch-Up is important. Hand drawing skills are considered a strong asset;
- Well rounded presentation and communication skills are a necessity;
- Superb time management skills and high level of attention to detail to ensure that work is done correctly and thoroughly.
