Landscape Architect

Job Summary

Landscape Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop landscape concepts for residential, commercial, institutional, and public projects.
• Prepare landscape plans, sections, planting schemes, and detailed working drawings.
• Collaborate with architects, urban planners, engineers, and clients to integrate landscape designs with broader project objectives.
• Conduct site analysis, including ecological, environmental, and cultural studies to inform design decisions.
• Oversee project implementation, conduct site visits, and ensure design intent is maintained during construction.
• Select appropriate materials, plants, and sustainable systems for projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, tender documents, and assist in project management.
• Stay updated on trends in sustainable landscape design, native planting, and environmental stewardship.
• Confer with clients, engineers, and building architects to understand a project
• Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures
• Prepare graphic representations of proposed plans using computer-aided design and drafting software
• Select appropriate materials for use in landscape designs
• Analyze environmental reports on land conditions, such as drainage and energy usage
• Inspect landscape work to ensure that it adheres to original plans
• Seek new work through marketing or by giving presentations
• Design skills and strong ability to motivate & manage a team of architects and draughtsman
• Tender documents
• Construction documents
• Design, management, and production of drawings for projects of different scales and different stages in the design process
• Compilation of targeted project research and analysis into text documents and/or design solutions - Preparation of and the ability to give verbal, visual, and oral presentations to clients, municipal staff and boards, community members, etc.
• Preparation of proposals, contracts, and cost estimates for upcoming projects
• Preparation of building permit applications, Site Plan Review, SEQR documentation
• Demonstrated ability in Site Planning and Design, Design Detail

Required Qualifications

• A professional Landscape Architecture degree; B.Arch/ M.Arch
• 3–4 years of professional experience in landscape design and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of planting design, hardscape detailing, grading, and drainage systems.
• Knowledge of sustainable landscape practices and local flora.
• Excellent visualization, presentation, design, organization, time management, written and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a team of 4-5 people
• Coordination between clients and consultant teams Creating innovative designs & presentations

Software Proficiency

• AutoCAD to create site, layout, landscape, and detail plan sheets.
• Microsoft Word to write professional memos and other documents
• Adobe In Design to create presentations, submission packages, documents, etc.
• Google Sketch Up to create site models, rendering, etc.
• Microsoft Excel to create budget spreadsheets, plant lists, etc.
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator to create renderings, diagrams, etc.

To know about Abhikalpan, you can visit our website:

http://www.abhikalpan.in

Our office address is as given below:

Abhikalpan Architects & Planners

Unit No. 908/909, Lodha Supremus,

I-Think Techno Campus,

Opp. Kanjurmarg Railway Station,

Kanjurmarg East

Interested candidate share their portfolio and resume on hrmumbai@abhikalpan.in