Land Planner II in Charlotte

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SeamonWhiteside is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our growing Landscape Architecture team as a Land Planner II in our Charlotte, NC office.

The Land Planner II is dedicated and passionate toward the pursuit of design excellence and professional growth. They enjoy collaboration, self-starter, and possess outstanding design skills. They formulate and assemble project deliverables under direction of their Project Manager along with preparing presentation packages, sketching schematic design, delegating, managing drawings, assisting in the preparation of construction documents, design development details, and drawings management.

About Us

Since the company’s beginning in 1985, we’ve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients, community, and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW+, we approach every plan from both points of view, working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world, that’s a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region, the SW+ leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent, each with a unique expertise in one of the many facets of land design. SW+ has a diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sectors, including mixed-use commercial developments, urban and suburban multifamily, healthcare, office, high-end resort, and parks and recreation projects.

With over 200 employees and offices in Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Summerville, Spartanburg, and Columbia, SC, as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, SW+ inspires employees to stand behind its tagline, “Elevating the site design experience.” Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW+ offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities.

In addition, company-sponsored events such as golf tournaments, sports teams, and happy hours, along with philanthropic endeavors, provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and comment on shop drawings and materials submittals on projects
• Evaluate and provide suggested solutions to problem solving and troubleshooting issues arising in the field
• Perform construction observations and field reports
• Coordinate with outside consultants involved in the projects (Surveyors, Traffic Consultants, Architects, Geotechnical Engineers, MEP Engineers, Wetland Consultants, etc.)
• Demonstrate client contact skills
• Self-perform QA/QC reviews on work and better understand civil and landscape drawings
• Perform complete quantity take-offs and cost estimates of design
• Responsible for developing initial concept design
• Assist in grading plans
• Demonstrate consistent achievement of SW+ billable goals

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture
• Experience: 1 - 3 years’ experience in a professional design office

Desired Skills

• Consistently meet task deadlines related to projects
• Understanding of project scope and assigned tasks
• Understanding of project scheduling, project budgets, and project deliverables
• Recognize important municipal and government agency officials as stakeholders in a project
• Basic knowledge of necessary permitting processes for projects across multiple different jurisdictions
• Working knowledge of DRB, SCDOT, TRC, OCRM submittal, and permitting requirements
• Working knowledge of drafting using AutoCAD
• Ability to assemble full CD submittals
• Local plant knowledge
• Basic understanding of civil engineering terms and design considerations

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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