Landscape Architectural Technologist / Landscape Construction Inspector

Company Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Job Description

Our Global Architecture & Urbanism Division combines the expertise of IBI’s Buildings and Placemaking practice, our Places’ capabilities, and CRTKL’s multi-sector design leadership to offer a diverse range of solutions focusing on human-centric design, sustainability, and technology.

Arcadis is seeking a talented and experienced Landscape Architectural Technologist/Landscape Construction Inspector to join our Calgary Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Studio, working on diverse projects throughout Alberta as well as providing support to our other offices in the west region. Our Calgary office includes one of the longest established Landscape Architectural practices in Western Canada and since joining Arcadis from IBI Group, we have continued to evolve into a thriving, diverse, stable and energetic Landscape Architecture + Urban Design studio. As part of this team, you will help and support the design of high quality and sustainable public and private spaces. You will be working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, involved in all phases of projects from schematic design through to contract administration. Your role will be critical in ensuring that designs are brought to life with creative technical solutions and through site inspections and reviews.

At Arcadis, you will be an integral member of a diverse network of design professionals who value collaboration, fresh insight, and bold talent. You will also be part of a sought-after culture that supports dynamic career advancement and prizes work/life balance.

Role Accountabilities:

• Work with Landscape Architects to prepare conceptual designs and assist throughout design development and construction documentation
• Collaborate with other disciplines including planning, architectural and engineering technologists
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and collaboratively with peers and clients, internally and externally.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with local standards and contract requirements
• Prepare construction detail drawings using CAD and LandFX
• Complete quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates
• Monitor and inspect construction works, and complete contract administration tasks
• Assist with preparation of specifications and technical reports
• Assist with generating presentation drawings using Adobe Suite and Sketch Up
• Meet project deadlines
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with contractors
• On-site field reviews and landscape construction inspections (including associated paperwork)
• Support the project manager and landscape architect

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology
• 5-10 years of experience as a Landscape Architectural Technologist
• Construction knowledge and field experience
• Experience with contract administration (construction monitoring and inspections, etc.)
• Knowledge of local plant materials and construction methodologies
• Experience in preparation of contract documents/working drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land FX, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite and other graphics software
• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills;
• Organized with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
• Valid driver’s license & vehicle

Additional Information

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.

We request applicants submit RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.

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