Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, occasional overtime

Status: Fulltime, permanent

Location: Classic Landscapes - Corporate

Wage: $75K - $110K annually, based on experience and qualifications

How to Apply: Please apply at the link provided below

https://classic-landscapes-odoo.odoo.com/jobs/landscape-architect-landscape-architect-technician-272?utm_campaign=Job+Campaign&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=Indeed

About US:

At Classic Landscapes, we are a local, family owned business. We are passionate about transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant, sustainable environments that inspire and delight. With decades of experience, our company has built a reputation for excellence in landscape design, construction and maintenance across Edmonton. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every project from residential gardens to large commercial developments, is completed with utmost care and precision. Join a team where creativity, dedication, and love for the outdoors drive success.

About the Role:

Landscape Design Proposal:

• Seek out and write design proposal to acquire design build projects
• Clients include developers, municipalities, general contractors, builders, homeowners, etc.
• Work closely with Operations Director and Sales Team to meet with clients to propose our design build model

Landscape Design:

• Design, review, and approve landscape construction drawings for client presentation and submission to multiple municipalities including developing landscape concepts and preliminary drawings, preparing layout plans, planting plans & construction details
• Produce design specifications for construction packages and communicating site specific guidelines to provide direction to achieve the overall design intent
• Meet design and submission deadlines set by clients

Job Budgeting & Contracting:

• Detailed review of drawings and specifications
• Solicitation of pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Completion of accurate & detailed project cost estimates including preparation of preliminary budget estimates
• Communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Contract administration including:
• Review and preparation of contracts including submittals
• Preparation of subcontract agreements
• Stamping drawings and assisting to enhance and refine studio process and standards
• Set up for contract and progress tracking per company processes
• Organization, preparation and tracking of contract files such as RFIs and change orders Design Project Management:
• Supporting and work closely with Construction Coordinators from project start to project closeout
• Attending and carrying out site visits, meetings, and inspections including CCC & FAC inspections
• Recording, communicating, and tracking deficiencies in a clear and efficient process ▪ Project quality assurance and control
• Tracking of job productivity and process compliance
• Completions of PPCs and invoicing
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and coworkers
• Providing support and mentoring to design team

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience
• Thorough knowledge of local municipal construction standards, specifications, and bylaws Proficient understanding and experience with various municipal development permit processes including servicing agreements, drawing submission, and inspections and achievement of CCC & FAC
• Experience using EPlan is an asset
• Experience with LandFX is highly valued
• Proficient computer skills and strong working knowledge of Office Suites
• Preparing and understanding drawings and specifications with ability to analyze projects for risks
• Knowledgeable of contract preparation, pricing, and closeout procedures
• Experience preparing detailed project cost estimates an asset
• Previous experience with LMN/Odoo software is an asset
• Willingness and ability to learn and become competent in a variety of software platforms Landscape construction experience is considered an asset
• Accountability
• Self motivated and highly attentive to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong ability to work independently and on a team with minimal direction
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Education Requirements:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent, and full member of the AALA

This role requires the use of a personal smartphone or tablet for work-related tasks such as time tracking, safety reporting, communication, and training. You are responsible for ensuring your device is functional, secure, and compatible with required applications. While the company takes steps to minimize data usage and uphold privacy standards, you are responsible for your device’s maintenance, data plan, and security. Continued employment indicates your acknowledgment and consent to these requirements.

Our People are our Brand. We are committed to each other, fanatically driven to succeed, provide top quality results and do the right thing . If you are ready to join our team, we would love to hear from you!

Classic Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully request no phone inquiries and no agency submissions at this time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Degree in Landscape Architecture?
• Are you a full member of AALA in good standing?

Experience:

• Landscape Architect: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person