Job Description
Description Join us to design places that make a difference As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 18 office locations as well as remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.
** We are hiring team members based on the locations listed in the job posting. Only positions that list Remote as a location will be considered for 100% remote work**
Qualifications* you will bring to the table: - An accredited professional degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of design experience in the landscape design
- Professional licensure required
- Intermediate knowledge of Auto CADD, Land F/X, Sketchup, Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite and other software options prevalent in the landscape architecture industry
- Mathematical skills, planting design, knowledge of irrigation systems, basic knowledge of civil design, understanding of sustainable design, basics of codes
- Strong written, verbal, visual and graphic communication skills
- Work in various roles on diverse projects often at the same time
- Knowledge of building codes and construction practices
- Knowledge of project management and team collaboration skills
*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you don't check every single point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*... - 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
- Inspect landscape installations to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction personnel
- Administer construction contracts on projects and conduct on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans, including administration of addendums, substitutions, change orders, and reviews submittals
- Prepare studies and reports
- Carry out project coordination responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
- Begin to develop external and internal client relationships
- Assist in preparing proposals
- Participate in project interviews for firm-wide projects
*The majority of the time a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. On occasion, individuals will be required to visit a client site to perform site verifications and field surveys.
Your pay The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.
- Expected Range*: $60,000 to $85,000
- 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, licensure status, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).
Why Cushing Terrell? Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as a nationwide High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA, dental, and vision coverage for both you and eligible dependents. A 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with a 5% employer match. 8 paid holidays and PTO accrual. Professional and personal growth are equally important to us; we offer advancement opportunities and are committed to continuing education and mentorship opportunities for all of our team members.
View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.
Equity Cushing Terrell is committed to pursuing, achieving, and preserving a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - within our firm, partnerships, communities, and the places we design. We are invested in expanding awareness of different lived experiences, building capacity for understanding and mutual respect, and implementing practices that uphold our commitments.
Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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