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Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist (3+ years) SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with three plus years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction. Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for: • Review proposals regarding fees for technical requirements of a proposed project from schematic design through implementation • Preparation of design development and construction drawings/documents, sets • Construction administration: review of submittals, shop drawings and responding to contractor requests for information • Writing technical specifications • Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction and issuing field observation reports • Elevating the level of construction quality by working with suppliers and contractors during the field material selection and mock up process • Attending and participating in meetings • Collaborate with the design team during conceptual design through implementation • Prepare opinion of cost estimates Job location: Dallas, Texas Requirements: • A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design or equivalent work experience. The ideal candidate has: • 3+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields) • Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong problem solving skills • Attention to detail and organization • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) • Effective time management skills • Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation • Ability to take direction • Positive attitude • Sense of accountability • Ability and willingness to travel to review and select materials at their source and perform construction observation services on project sites worldwide • Site observation/ construction administration experience • Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements • Regional plant material knowledge • Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or is in the process of becoming licensed • Proficiency in: • AutoCAD 2014+ • Microsoft Office • Bluebeam Revu Studio • Additional experience with the following is desirable: • Revit • Hand sketching • PlanGrid • ProCore • Google Earth Pro • 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino) • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.) Required Documents • Portfolio (PDF, 20 MB Max) • Resume/CV (PDF) • Contact Information for 2-3 References • Cover letter