Landscape Architect
michael boucher landscape architecture (mbla | inc.) is seeking an enthusiastic and talented landscape architect with 5 or more years’ experience to join our close-knit studio in southern Maine. We are engaged in a wide range of exciting projects, including hospitality ventures, distinctive private properties, urban spaces, academic and institutional campuses, and many others, located across the US and Canada. Many of our projects involve collaborations with distinguished architecture firms and other accomplished professionals. An interest in modern architecture is a plus.
Qualified applicants are inquisitive and passionate about the natural and built environments and have demonstrated experience working with allied colleagues and client groups. Preferred candidates have proven organizational, leadership, and communication skills and experience overseeing team members. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite are required and working knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion modeling programs is greatly preferred.
We are a family-oriented firm, with competitive wages and progressive benefits, and a 40-hour work week. https://www.boucherlandscape.com/
To be considered, please send, in strict confidence, inquiries, PDFs or links of vitae and work examples to Michael Boucher - michael@boucherlandscape.com and Jeff Pelletier – jeff@boucherlandscape.com
No phone calls, please and thank you.
Project Manger
The Portland Parks Division manages a parks system that includes over 60 parks and playgrounds, 7.5 miles of multi-use trails, 10 community gardens, 2 stadiums, 16 cemeteries, dozens of athletic fields and courts, all spread across 1,000-plus acres of land. The Parks Division also stewards an urban forest of 20,000 inventoried trees, and maintains flowerbeds, meadows, and natural open spaces throughout the city. Our Park Rangers make sure our parks are safe for all, and our hard working maintenance crews keep our parks beautiful in the summer, and plow our city sidewalks and trails in the winter. The Parks Division aims to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for everyone, during all four seasons of the year: from the Portland Skatepark, to 4 splash pads and wading pools, 2 dog parks, 4 maintained ice skating ponds, a sledding hill and miles of groomed XC ski track.
This is highly skilled professional level work that oversees Parks, Recreation and Facilities projects, from developing the scope of work to the completion of projects. Typical projects include, but are not limited to: playground installation, swimming pools, athletic field installation, irrigation and drainage systems, historical preservation, athletic court construction, plazas, sidewalks, monuments, parking lots, restroom facilities, trails, and waterfront infrastructure.
The Project Manager will also oversee projects being run by other Department personnel ensuring process and completion of the projects. This position develops the initial scope of work for Department construction projects and prepares cost estimates for potential and actual projects and monitors assigned project budgets from initial appropriation to final payment. This position also attends all pre-bid meetings with the ability to clearly define the scope of work, prepares the necessary bid and contract documents, including obtaining the necessary signatures for approval and reviews bids to assure qualified bidders.
In addition to the above, the Project Manager also goes to job sites to monitor progress and to evaluate the method used to accomplish the work, makes sure the proper materials and tools are being used and that the finished results exceed the expectation of the customer; ensures that all work is performed in a timely, cost effective and professional manner; works with selected outside contractors and monitors their performance; follows all purchasing requirements set forth by the City.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field and 3 years of supervisory / project management experience or a combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position
Broad working knowledge of Parks, Recreation and Facilities management, including playgrounds, trails, athletic facilities, plumbing and electrical systems, fencing parks roads and sidewalks
Working knowledge of applicable building, fire, electrical and plumbing codes, as well as, knowledge of HVAC systems and designs
Extensive knowledge of local, state and federal safety rules and regulations
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, contractors, City employees, Friends Groups, Boards and Commissions
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes working long hours, nights and weekends
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to read design and construction plans
Experience in developing accurate project costs
Training and Experience Desired:
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Landscape Architect in the State of Maine.
Necessary Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Class C driver's license in good standing. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background. TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card, or ability to acquire.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, Pro-Tech – Grade 9 – $1,273.50 to $1,613.25 weekly starting rate step 1-10.
(*6% differential to be paid upon presentation to the City of the State of Maine certification as a Landscape Architect. *3% differential to be paid upon presentation to the City of the State of Maine certification for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Engineer Intern or Fundamentals of Survey (FS), 6% differential to be paid upon registration in the State of Maine as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). Employees shall receive a maximum 6% differential payment.)
Senior Landscape Architect
Mitchell & Associates is looking for a motivated and team oriented individual to join our expanding design team. Mitchell & Associates, a three person Landscape Architecture and Planning firm located in Portland, Maine. Our projects cover a diverse range of exciting projects that include coastal residential projects, urban parks and public open space, commercial projects, residential housing, including multifamily, affordable and elderly housing projects.
We have an immediate opening for a creative, responsible and skilled landscape architect to be part of our design team.
Individual must have a bachelors or master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program, have a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of professional experience in a landscape architecture firm.
Candidate must have strong design and technical skills, graphic skills, written and verbal communication skills,
Management experience with all aspects of a project through implementation,
Ability to interact with clients and other design professionals, and strong presentation skills,
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite; Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Illustrator and Sketch-up required. Experience with AutoCAD Civil a plus.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
In-person and some remote
Salary is commensurate with skill level. Position has opportunity for advancement. Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio, and salary requirements to Robert Metcalf at rmetcalf@mitchellassociates.biz.
Email submissions only (5MB max files).
Project Manager
Consider Maine...
Come join our award-winning design studio!
Richardson & Associates is a small landscape architecture firm making a big impact on landscapes throughout New England and beyond. The firm is located just minutes from the ocean, mountains, and the beautiful city of Portland, Maine. We have an outstanding roster of high quality projects currently in the office and on the horizon, and are seeking a talented individual to become an integral part of our growing team.
Richardson & Associates fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages design excellence, quality, and innovation. Our projects are diverse in scale, dynamic in range, and typically include working on integrated teams with a variety of like-minded allied professionals in many fields.
The office's portfolio includes a diverse range of high quality, design focused projects in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Project types include recreational, institutional, streetscapes, historic, civic, community/downtown, brownfields, and residential projects. The majority the firm's distinctive residential work occurs on the state's rugged coast and islands as well as within the mountains and alongside the lakes of the state's interior.
Project Manager applicants should have a minimum of four years proven project management experience, with excellent communication and time management skills. They are expected to contribute to all phases of projects, from their inception through to their completion. This includes proposal writing, budgeting, project coordination, planning, analysis, conceptual design, schematic design, permitting, design development, bidding administration, public speaking, report writing, and permitting, as well as construction documentation and administration. Applicant should have interest in a very hands-on design process including playing an active role with clients, other team members, and contractors.
A proven track record of managing, coordinating, and collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members is a high priority for this position. As well, applicants should have experience with, and enjoy, a fast-paced work environment involving day-to-day management of multiple projects across a wide spectrum of types, sizes, and tasks. Experience with complex residential projects is strongly preferred.
Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of competency in areas of design and have excellent written, graphic (hand and computer), computer, and technical skills. Proficiencies in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp (and/or other 3-D modeling software) is required.
This individual must be a team player, have strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills, and be comfortable managing a diversity of tasks. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, articulate, and willing to take initiative.
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical benefits, retirement plan (employer match at 3%), and a relocation allowance.
If you believe you may be the right fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send questions about the position, a letter of interest, resume, and work samples to: Taylor Erwin, Office Manager te@richardsonassociates.com