Join the Donohoe Living Landscapes team as a Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect and become an integral part of transforming visionary landscape designs into stunning realities across British Columbia and beyond. We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced individual who is passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable, and bespoke residential landscapes that leave a lasting impact.
In this key hands-on role, you’ll partner with our talented team of designers and horticulturalists, focusing on project delivery and on-site communications. You will be the key point of contact for multiple projects from the detail design phase until project completion. There is the opportunity to transition into a more design-focused role, once you’ve learned the ropes of these phases of development in our company.
If you’re eager to use your expertise to bring these incredible projects to life, and you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to creating extraordinary landscapes, we want you on our team!
A Typical Week:
• Be the main point of contact for clients and contractors on various projects throughout the province, including the development of weekly reports and communications when required to the team;
• Review and contribute to design and construction drawings prior to tender, to ensure efficiency and constructability;
• Using project management software, you will be required to estimate our concept designs, tender the working drawings, and manage the budget of our projects before and during construction;;
• Conduct and lead site meetings during the tendering and construction of the project. During these meetings, you will inspect the quality of the work completed at specific milestones, keep open communication with the team, and help to facilitate a smooth construction process;
• Monitor and manage the schedules using project management software;
• Coordinate and review the construction of softscapes, hardscapes, and large structures such as pools, fencing, stairs, outlooks, driveways, and large decks;
• Use your construction experience to assist with material selections when required;
• Manage project risks including the creation of contingency plans to ensure deadlines and budgets are met;
• Create and execute deficiency lists prior to the final walk-through with the clients;
• Interview landscape maintenance companies and potentially manage them through the first 60 days post construction;
• Contribution and feedback to the advancement of current processes around project management;
• Create project evaluation reports to learn how to be more efficient during future projects.
What you’ll bring:
• 5+ years of experience in a landscape design with project management role ,that includes the development of high-end residential properties or larger scale construction with intricate designs;
• A degree or diploma in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, or a similar field.
• A tenacious attitude and ability to work independently or with a team;
• Skilled understanding of CAD (bonus for Vectorworks) and Adobe Design Suite;
• A keen eye for detail, and an ability to read and understand landscape design plans and project specifications to ensure proper installation.
What we offer:
• All the necessary equipment to carry out tasks, including a phone/tablet;
• A supportive environment with plenty of opportunities to advance your career;
• Work-life balance with flexible hours, and three week’s vacation to start;
• An extended benefits package;
• Starting wage will be $35-40/hr, considering experience and skills.
We welcome everyone to apply!
Donohoe Living Landscapes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing: [email protected]
