Design Firm
AECOM Design + Planning
San Francisco, CA, United States
Location:
Shanghai, China
Job title:
Senior Landscape Designer - Shanghai
Type:
Full-Time
Role:
Sr. Landscape Architect
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Job Description:
Working at AECOM makes you a member of a global team and an award-winning company. You are supported through a network of connections within your role, your discipline and the regions in which you operate.
With 41,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.
AECOM's Design + Planning practice offers a holistic approach to guide responsible and productive use of the land. Our practice includes design, master planning, environmental and ecological planning, strategic planning and economic development. We integrate these areas of expertise on projects of all scales and contexts. Some of our clients are private developers creating communities or world-class destinations. Others are national and local governments seeking to manage their natural and cultural resources. Others are agencies empowered to create amenities like parks or to regenerate communities, cities, regions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develops landscape design plans in response to technical problems posed by a project’s scope. Develops innovative solutions to problems.
· Serves as a technical design expert to the project, but generally works through staff to develop and execute design
· Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard landscape architecture techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications on projects.
· Plays a key role in projects, as a lead, project manager, or critical designer.
· Manages a small team of junior designers.
· Leads projects that are medium to large in size: responsible for financial management of the project, ensuring key deadlines are met and that the project stays on schedule, and staff are working together effectively.
· Manages the presentation and report development for clients.
· Plays a key role in client management and client satisfaction.
REQUIREMENTS:
· 10-12 years’ post-graduate international experience as a Landscape Architect with at least 2 years working on large-scale public projects in China / Asia.
· Bachelors in Landscape Architecture or closely related field required; Masters degree in Landscape Architecture preferred.
· Ability to conceive, design and communicate masterplans and cityscapes from a blank canvas
· Flair for design and strong graphic and illustrative capability
· Promising portfolio of built work which demonstrates technical capabilities.
· Experience working on medium to large-sized international projects as a Project Director / Lead Designer.
· Ability to lead and manage a team of junior to mid level designers.
· Excellent design, visualization, and graphic skills.
· Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite software packages.
· Proficiency in MS Office Suite as well as overall strong computer proficiency.
· Excellent coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong conceptual ability highly regarded.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
· Good English communication skills essential. Fluency in Mandarin an advantage.
AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. Come grow with us!
For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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