Landscape Architect jobs in Alabama
Landscape Architect assists in the development of exterior spaces and physical environments. Aids in preparing overview of final project design drawings and specifications. Being a Landscape Architect requires a bachelor's degree in related field. Typically reports to a Landscape Architect Manager. To be a Landscape Architect typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Associate Landscape Architect
- Alta Planning + Design
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Huntsville, AL
FULL_TIME
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Department: Landscape Architecture
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Huntsville, AL
Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
Alta Planning Design seeks an Associate Landscape Architect for our Huntsville, Alabama location. This position is a great opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of creative, active, and sustainable projects and who is interested in growing their career as an active community professional. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!
About Alta
Alta Planning Design is a sustainable transportation company dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/encouragement programs. Alta was founded in 1996 when communities were calling for safer streets for people walking and bicycling as the non-motorized transportation movement developed into a profession in the United States. We pioneered the field of active transportation, evolving our planning and design work into a visionary global practice that empowers people to live active, healthy lives and gets them to where they need to go.
Our core values and work bring about positive change by creating places that are geared toward moving people rather than cars, connecting community members to daily needs and human experience, and empowering every person to live an active healthy life. As a global leader in mobility innovation for over 26 years with over 200 staff, we are dedicated to connecting people to places by working across disciplines and scale to address social justice, safety, and environmental resilience.
Day to Day
In this role, you'll work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation and non-motorized recreation projects. You should be able to effectively manage production of high-quality, accurate and complete design documents, reports, and analyses, with some production. For streetscape, urban design, trail design, and other placemaking projects, you should lead the development of cost estimates and design details for construction documents. Facilitating public engagement and communicating graphically is also expected. Associate landscape designers at Alta are expected to be proficient in CAD and other rendering software. Associates may contribute to some business development and marketing operations.
Qualifications
Required
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study.
- Eight (8) or more years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity; three (3) or more years as a Project Manager; three (3) or more years managing staff.
- Experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
- Demonstrated understanding of street and trail design principles and a general understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
- In-depth knowledge of NACTO, MUTCD, ADA, and relevant state DOT design requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of the principles of site grading and general construction techniques.
- Ability to create photo-renderings, concept sketches, construction drawings and other similar materials for use in proposals and project deliverables.
- Ability to effectively read, understand and utilize technical drawings, maps, and other similar documents.
- Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
- Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta's position in the marketplace.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
- Good presentation skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, or similar products.
- Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
- Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
- Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and other events promoting the field of sustainable infrastructure and active, non-motorized transportation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Civil 3D, Photoshop, ArcGIS, SketchUp, GoogleEarth GIS, or similar products.
- Experience using Deltek Vision
- Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
- Licensure – PLA
- ASLA Certification.
Flexible Schedule
Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.
Compensation
The pay range for this job in Huntsville is $75,000-$95,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.
Benefits
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
- Dental/Vision: PPO
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
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- 15 Days Ago
Landscape Foreman
- Landscape Company
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Fairhope, AL
FULL_TIME
- 25 year old landscape company looking for a well motivated individual for Landscape Foreman. Pay is based on experience and very competitive. There is a lot of potential for long term growth within th...
- 6 Days Ago
Landscape Install Team
- Landscape Workshop
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Huntsville, AL
FULL_TIME
- Our Construction/Install team is looking for experienced individuals to join us in Huntsville, AL. You might be hired as an install crew member, lead person, or field manager (based on level of experi...
- 3 Days Ago
Landscape Install Team
- Landscape Workshop
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Madison, AL
FULL_TIME
- An Install Crew Member is responsible for safely and efficiently producing quality installation that meets or exceeds the expectations of Landscape Workshop and our clients. Knowledge, Skills & Abilit...
- 23 Days Ago
Landscape Installation
- Sexton Lawn & Landscape
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Daphne, AL
FULL_TIME
- Landscape Install ($16-$20 per hour, DOE) We are seeking exceptional people to join our tribe and be part of something amazing. Our motto is "Growth Creates Opportunity" and there is whole lot of oppo...
- 4 Days Ago
Landscape Supervisor
- Andy's Landscape Services
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Vestavia, AL
FULL_TIME
- Andy's Landscape Service is a full-service landscape company looking for talented and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our company revolves around a garden center in the heart of Vestavia, opti...
- 14 Days Ago
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About Alabama
Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.
Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Landscape Architect jobs
$46,777 to $61,681
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