Landscape Architect

JPR has a new position for a Landscape Architect to work in either the Fort Wayne, office or the South Bend, Indiana office.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture and be on the path to professional licensure. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with 1-5 years (this might include internships).

Other requirements include:

  • Ability to work in team environment while actively promoting collaborative and innovative culture
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D desired)
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, graphics software preferred Sketchup, GIS
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Responsibilities:

  • Designs and manages landscape architecture projects
  • Confers and collaborates with clients, engineers, architects or other disciplines on wide variety of planning and design projects
  • Develops, modifies and reviews drawings for projects
  • Demonstrates creative thinking abilities and contributes to firm-wide design excellence and problem solving
  • Demonstrates understanding of the relationship between design and constructability
  • Participates in managing client relationship
  • A strong focus on the quality of deliverables to allow for best possible outcomes for our clients
  • Ability to effectively meet deadlines
  • Ability to proactively pursue new business opportunities, prepare proposals and otherwise promote the firms' services
  • Assists in preparation of proposals and participates in public presentations