Landscape Architect
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Start Date: 6/6/2022 Compensation: $60,000-$80,000
Mendoza Gardens (JMG) is a design/build landscape architecture firm that provides solutions to projects of all scales. Our work ranges from penthouses to large scale, multilevel mixed use developments. We consistently strive to utilize diverse plant palettes within site-specific designs. Every project tries to balance restrictive weight allowances, climate variations and regulatory hurdles while paying strong attention to color, texture and composition.
JMG serves as the landscape architectural design division of Blondie’s Treehouse, one of the largest horticultural firms in the United States. BTH has a warehouse and greenhouse facilities in Mamaroneck and design/sales offices in Midtown Manhattan.
JMG is seeking a self-motivated leader with a minimum of 3+ years experience in an urban environment. Our ideal candidate must possess extensive design and construction management experience, in a supervisory capacity, as well as detailed construction documentation skills; proven ability to solve design problems in a proficient manner and site/construction management and supervision experience. Additional experience in cost estimating, construction or engineering is a plus.
Please provide resume/cv in pdf format and a digital portfolio of selected works.
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities/Duties
Qualifications/Requirements
- The ideal candidate has a strong eye for form & composition, detail oriented, solution driven individual who possesses knowledge related to the design and construction of landscape elements utilized in rooftop garden and on-grade construction. Selected candidate will work directly with principals, clients, sales staff and junior designers in the design, detailing and coordination of numerous projects.
- Potential incumbents will be involved in initiating inventory and analysis, leading design development phasing, including authoring design and construction proposals/bids for projects of varying scales and coordinating with our in-house construction division and our team of sub-contractors. Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills are essential.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Microsoft Office Suite are required. A working knowledge of Rhino 3D & V-Ray is highly desired.
- Education requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.
- Professional registration in New York State is highly desired. Experienced plantsmanship is a plus
Additional Information
Contact Information
Blondies Treehouse Inc
Contact Name: Emily Wagner
Email: emily@blondiestreehouse.com
Phone: 914-419-6627