Landscape Architect - Ardurra Group, Inc.

Ardurra is seeking a RegisteredLandscape Architect to join our staff in Spokane, WA. 

Primary Function

You will be part of Ardurra’s multi-discipline project design team and participate in client meetings, general project coordination, design, permit procurement, preparation of construction and contract documents and project closeout.

Project opportunities in addition to landscape design may include land planning, rezoning assistance, conceptual site plan preparation, preparation of support documents & exhibits, and assistance with project site due diligence.  Typical projects include residential, master planned communities, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, urban in-fill, parks and recreation. Our vast client base can include both the private and public sector.

Primary Duties

• Plan preparation, installation details and reports for project design elements;
• Utilizing relevant software programs in preparing exhibits and complex working drawings;
• Communicating design concepts and technical information to internal design team members and clients;
• Working closely with and mentoring team members;
• Working in a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment of design professionals and staff;
• Assist with and attend public hearings and meetings

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
• Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Washington and/or Idaho.
• Experience and knowledge of Inland Northwest based plant material.
• Experience and knowledge of irrigation design.
• ± 5-8  years of experience as a landscape architect and/or landscape designer
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Land FX.
• Desired, but not required, knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Lumion, Revit, Sketchup, Illustrator.
• Strong design skills and proven success with implementation.
• Technically focused with demonstrated experience in developing contract documents, including plans, details, and specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work well with co-workers, contractors, and other internal and external associates.

Salary Range

$85,000 to $110,000 (DOE)

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Landscape Architecture