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SWA Group lists this Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist (3+ years Experience) opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist (3+ years)SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with three plus years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:Review proposals regarding fees for technical requirements of a proposed project from schematic design through implementationPreparation of design development and construction drawings/documents, setsConstruction administration: review of submittals, shop drawings and responding to contractor requests for informationWriting technical specificationsMonitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction and issuing field observation reportsElevating the level of construction quality by working with suppliers and contractors during the field material selection and mock up processAttending and participating in meetingsCollaborate with the design team during conceptual design through implementationPrepare opinion of cost estimatesJob location: Dallas, TexasRequirements:A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design or equivalent work experience.The ideal candidate has:3+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields)Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural constructionStrong interpersonal skillsStrong problem solving skillsAttention to detail and organizationStrong communication skills (written and verbal)Effective time management skillsAbility to take initiative and work independently; self-motivationAbility to take directionPositive attitudeSense of accountabilityAbility and willingness to travel to review and select materials at their source and perform construction observation services on project sites worldwideSite observation/ construction administration experienceTechnical understanding or landscape architecture site development elementsRegional plant material knowledgeLicensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or is in the process of becoming licensedProficiency in: AutoCAD 2014+Microsoft OfficeBluebeam Revu StudioAdditional experience with the following is desirable: RevitHand sketchingPlanGridProCoreGoogle Earth Pro3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)Required DocumentsPortfolio (PDF, 20 MB Max)Resume/CV (PDF)Contact Information for 2-3 ReferencesCover letter
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dallas, TX, 75201, US
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