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  • 11/26/2024 9:01 AM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    PLANNER I/UF

    Location: PLANNING

    Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

    Posting Start: 11/22/2024

    Posting End: 12/20/2024

    Details: Click Here for Job Description

    Estimated Hiring Range: $45,109.45 - $51,260.74 Based on Experience

    Visit the city job board to apply.


  • 11/26/2024 8:59 AM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

    Location: PLANNING

    Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

    Posting Start: 11/22/2024

    Posting End: 12/06/2024

    Details: Click Here for Job Description

     

    Estimated Hiring Range: $50,135.58 - $58,854.81 Based on Experience

    To apply, visit the city job board.


  • 11/26/2024 8:56 AM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    SENIOR PLANNER-URBAN DESIGN

    Location: PLANNING

    Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

    Posting Start: 11/22/2024

    Posting End: 12/20/2024

    Details: Click Here for Job Description

     

    Estimated Hiring Range: $66,658.03 - $80,545.12 Based on Experience

    To apply, visit the city job board.



  • 10/02/2024 1:54 PM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    The Henrico County Department of Planning has an opening for a Planner IV in the Development Review and Design Division, which supervises professional planners and focuses on the review of detailed engineered plans, plans of development, subdivision plans, architectural plans, landscape plans, lighting plans, and building permit applications for conformity with County codes, regulations and policies, zoning proffers, the Comprehensive Plan, and good planning and engineering practices.  This position also manages the technical review of complex urban planning and Fast Track (high priority) projects. These responsibilities require increased knowledge of enterprise land management systems and electronic plan review software.  The position requires significant interaction with various state and county agencies, county administration, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors.  Attendance at public meetings or participation in work-related activities outside of regular working hours (evenings) may be required.

    For more information and to apply: https://henrico.us/services/jobs/


  • 08/30/2024 11:00 AM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    We are currently seeking a Landscape Architect.

    How does the work make a difference?

    At VIA, we value creativity and innovation to bring the best idea forward. We value art and human interaction as the foundation of design, before engineering. We are seeking a Landscape Architect to take charge of site design for all our projects, initiating ideas from concept then leading a team of site designers and consultants to engineer the solutions. Your work will have a lasting impact contributing directly to the design quality of spaces and places for our clients.

    Challenge and Responsibility

    As a Landscape Architect at VIA, you are challenged daily to lead a team of designers and guide design decisions that result in great spaces while meeting the goals of our clients. You are responsible for generating landscape and site design concepts for projects of various scales and sizes, assessing site potential and environmental impacts, leading the vision for site design, implementing sustainable design ideas, and executing construction documents that bring the project to life. A Landscape Architect is expected to build and maintain relationships with the design team and clients to achieve consistent, successful results.  

    Skills and Role Requirements

    -        Professional degree and active licensure as a Landscape Architect

    -        Proven experience leading a team through design and construction to project completion

    -        Strong design and technical skills

    -        The ability to communicate design intent effectively through sketching and digital production

    -        A collaborative mindset and flexibility to work in a multidisciplinary design environment

    -        Fluency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite

    -        Experience collaborating with Revit (BIM), LandFX, and 3d StudioMax

    -        Knowledge of coastal resilience and integral stormwater management strategies

    -        Clear presentation, graphic, written, and verbal communication skills

    The Benefits

    VIA offers employees a competitive salary, 401k with matching contributions, and benefits such as 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees, paid parking / public transit, paid time off, choose your own holidays / religious / cultural celebration days, time off for your birthday, and some non-traditional perks, such as an annual training and education stipend, 8 hours annually to volunteer for an organization of your choice, an annual operations closure from December 24th through January 1st, and much more!

    More About Us

    VIA design is a multidisciplinary firm located in the heart of Downtown Norfolk, VA. With Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, and Graphic Designers on our staff, there is an intriguing opportunity for professionals who have a zest for learning and leading. Our historical, award-winning office space is fabulously designed for collaboration and working together, while also allowing for focus time. Our walkable and commutable vibrant location in Norfolk is ideal for all who visit our space. There is an array of various lunch, coffee, and happy hour spots nearby. Also nearby is the Elizabeth River Trail which takes you along the waterfront, Norfolk’s most prized possession. If you are deeply rooted in the arts, you will quickly find your home in Norfolk. The community you find in Norfolk is unlike any other city! VIA is in the center of the culture of Norfolk, and you’ll feel it right when you walk through our doors!

    If you are interested in this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and digital portfolio to Blair Valdivieso by email [bval@viadesignarchitects.com]. 

    explore: www.viadesignarchitects.com  

    engage: 757.627.1489 

  • 07/25/2024 9:51 AM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    Virginia CZM is a networked program that is housed at DEQ and consists of various state agencies, local governments, and other partners. As such, among the other tasks that this position will be responsible for, support for and collaboration with CZM network partners including the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Planning District Commissions, and others, offers a unique and interdisciplinary experience!  Please note, this is currently a 5 year grant-funded program.

    Find out more and apply.

  • 07/15/2024 6:02 PM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

    • 1001 Boulders Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23225, USA
    • Full-time
    • Division: Land Development Engineering

    Job Description

    Timmons Group is seeking an experienced and focused Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager in our Richmond, VA office to work on exciting projects across Central Virginia. Our award-winning landscape architecture and land planning team offers an extensive range of services for commercial, mixed-use, parks and open space, energy and renewables, campus and institution, multi-family, and government clients across multiple markets. With a multidisciplinary approach spanning from concept to construction, we create high-performing and beautiful landscapes across all design scales, serving diverse markets and clients.

    As Senior Project Manager, you will successfully manage all phases of work, collaborate with external consultants on high-profile projects, and mentor team members in professional growth, development, and career advancement. Candidates should be passionate about the built environment, self-motived, love design at all levels, and comfortable working in a collaborative studio culture. We have a sincere commitment to giving responsibility to our designers and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

    Essential Roles and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

    Project and Task Management (55-65%)

    • Manage and supervise internal landscape architecture and civil engineer project teams with planning, site layout, and landscape design documents.
    • Manage external consultants and project teams with planning, site layout, and construction documents.
    • Maintain and develop client relationships.
    • Collaborate with Directors to coordinate concept visioning sessions.
    • Provide QA/QC from concept to documentation.
    • Work closely with project managers to maintain project deadlines, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and communicate this information to team members.

    Design and Technical Production (5-15%)

    • Collaborate with project managers and team members on a variety of project types and scales.
    • Assist project teams with development of design documents through all phases of work.
    • Assist teams in preparing construction cost estimates.
    • Assist teams in preparing specifications.
    • Communicate with external vendors throughout the design process.
    • Participate in construction administration responsibilities.

    Department Operations (10-15%)

    • Collaborate with the Directors to cultivate innovation, design initiatives, standards, and structure for the landscape architecture department.
    • Coordinate with Directors and firm leadership on strategic planning and visioning and set clear business strategy for the landscape architecture department.
    • Collaborate with project managers and design team to develop systems of organization.
    • Mentor staff in professional growth, development, and career advancement; advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.

    Marketing and Business Development (10-15%)

    • Develop design proposals for private development work.
    • Develop responses to public RFPs and qualifications-based proposals and prepare presentations and interview for prospective work.
    • Assist Marketing and Director to build Timmons Group brand recognition, positioning, and impact through business development, awards, and market awareness.
    • Build and maintain strong A/E partnerships and teaming relationships to position for strategic projects and pursuits.

    Administrative Management, Marketing, and Training (10-20%)

    • Attend weekly and monthly meetings to coordinate projects and workplans.
    • Review project budgets, coordinate billing and invoicing, and analyze monthly reports.
    • Participate in recruitment, training, and onboarding of new employees.
    • Engage in training and professional development opportunities.
    • Act as an advocate and committed mentor for Timmons Group’s next generation of talent; build talent pipeline through recruiting and outreach with local design communities and universities.

    Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

    • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
    • A minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in landscape architecture is preferred.
    • Professional registration as a Virginia Licensed Landscape Architect or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly.
    • Team player with excellent design, graphic, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Well organized and detail oriented.
    • Experience in producing high-quality concept presentations and documentation sets.
    • Experience of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets.
    • Experience in construction administration and specifications.
    • Experience in business development and client development.
    • Experience with both in-office and remote project management.
    • Knowledge in design software including AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and 3D modeling programs.
    • Understanding of Microsoft Suite applications, BlueBeam PDF, and construction management software(s).
    • LEED or SITES Accreditation is preferred but not required.

     

    Additional Information

    The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

    Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

    Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.


  • 07/15/2024 6:01 PM | Jennifer Thomas (Administrator)

    Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

    • 20110 Ashbrook Pl, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
    • Full-time
    • Division: Land Development Engineering

    Job Description

    Timmons Group is seeking an experienced and focused Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager in our Ashburn, VA office. Our award-winning landscape architecture and land planning team offers an extensive range of services for commercial, mixed-use, parks and open space, energy and renewables, campus and institution, multi-family, and government clients across multiple markets. With a multidisciplinary approach spanning from concept to construction, we create high-performing and beautiful landscapes across all design scales, serving diverse markets and clients.

    We are seeking an experienced project manager to collaborate with the landscape architecture teams in our Ashburn and Washington, DC offices. As Senior Project Manager, you will successfully manage all phases of work, collaborate with external consultants on high-profile projects, and mentor team members in professional growth, development, and career advancement. Candidates should be passionate about the built environment, self-motived, love design at all levels, and comfortable working in a collaborative studio culture. We have a sincere commitment to giving responsibility to our designers and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

    Essential Roles and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

    Project and Task Management (55-65%)

    • Manage and supervise internal landscape architecture and civil engineer project teams with planning, site layout, and landscape design documents.
    • Manage external consultants and project teams with planning, site layout, and construction documents.
    • Maintain and develop client relationships.
    • Collaborate with Directors to coordinate concept visioning sessions.
    • Provide QA/QC from concept to documentation.
    • Work closely with project managers to maintain project deadlines, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and communicate this information to team members.

    Design and Technical Production (5-15%)

    • Collaborate with project managers and team members on a variety of project types and scales.
    • Assist project teams with development of design documents through all phases of work.
    • Assist teams in preparing construction cost estimates.
    • Assist teams in preparing specifications.
    • Communicate with external vendors throughout the design process.
    • Participate in construction administration responsibilities.

    Department Operations (10-15%)

    • Collaborate with the Directors to cultivate innovation, design initiatives, standards, and structure for the landscape architecture department.
    • Coordinate with Directors and firm leadership on strategic planning and visioning and set clear business strategy for the landscape architecture department.
    • Collaborate with project managers and design team to develop systems of organization.
    • Mentor staff in professional growth, development, and career advancement; advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.

    Marketing and Business Development (10-15%)

    • Develop design proposals for private development work.
    • Develop responses to public RFPs and qualifications-based proposals and prepare presentations and interview for prospective work.
    • Assist Marketing and Director to build Timmons Group brand recognition, positioning, and impact through business development, awards, and market awareness.
    • Build and maintain strong A/E partnerships and teaming relationships to position for strategic projects and pursuits.

    Administrative Management, Marketing, and Training (10-20%)

    • Attend weekly and monthly meetings to coordinate projects and workplans.
    • Review project budgets, coordinate billing and invoicing, and analyze monthly reports.
    • Participate in recruitment, training, and onboarding of new employees.
    • Engage in training and professional development opportunities.
    • Act as an advocate and committed mentor for Timmons Group’s next generation of talent; build talent pipeline through recruiting and outreach with local design communities and universities.

    Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

    • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
    • A minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in landscape architecture is preferred.
    • Professional registration as a Virginia Licensed Landscape Architect or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly.
    • Team player with excellent design, graphic, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Well organized and detail oriented.
    • Experience in producing high-quality concept presentations and documentation sets.
    • Experience of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets.
    • Experience in construction administration and specifications.
    • Experience in business development and client development.
    • Experience with both in-office and remote project management.
    • Knowledge in design software including AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and 3D modeling programs.
    • Understanding of Microsoft Suite applications, BlueBeam PDF, and construction management software(s).
    • LEED or SITES Accreditation is preferred but not required.

    Additional Information

    The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

    Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

    Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.



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