Project Manager/Landscape Designer
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
- Working closely with junior and senior Landscape Architects, Designers and Technologists;
- Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of project types;
- Client liaison and relationship building;
- Effectively develop and communicate different design ideas and provide design and technical critique;
- Report writing, proposal and presentation preparation;
- Provide cost estimating, detail design services, contract document preparation, tender and contract administration services including inspection and construction management for total project involvement;
- Manage and work on projects within the broad scope of landscape architectural practice including master planning, landscape concept and detail design development, construction detailing, urban design, preparation of schematic illustrations and presentation of design work to our clients, the public, and project stakeholder groups;
- Ability to meet with current and potential clients and develop business leads within Edmonton and other municipalities across northern Alberta;
- Participate and contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning opportunities.
- A Degree or Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or similar relevant education;
- 5-7+ years of professional experience working in Landscape Architecture / Urban Design;
- Keen understanding of regulatory frameworks, project development, and implementation;
- Excellent written, verbal communications skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and communicate with various professional disciplines;
- Significant experience in construction management, production of contract documents, and the contract administration process. Field experience is essential;
- Strong technical skills including proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and oversee junior team members on multiple project tasks;
- An enthusiastic and collaborative mindset with a desire to find creative solutions that are technically sound;
- A valid driver's license to conduct site reviews and attend client meetings.
- Membership in the AALA (stamp preferred), or reciprocity eligible;
- Project coordination / project management experience;
- Design Build / P3 project experience is an asset;
- Experience in preparing specifications is an asset;
- Proficiency in MicroStation, Civil3D, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino and GIS are assets;
- ISA Certification is an asset; and
- Fluency in written and spoken French is an asset.
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable