Careers

Landscape architecture plays a significant role in the success of any building project, ensuring the best fit between the building, site, and our interactions with both. At Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C., our landscape architecture services apply landscape-led and sustainable development principles. Offering fully comprehensive landscape architecture services, we collaborate on big-picture site planning down to fine detail design and maintenance plans. We have a solid understanding of how the landscape yields development opportunities and constraints. In a climate of increasing environmental awareness, we design environmentally-sensitive landscapes that respond to the buildings, the site, and the people who experience them.

We specialize in an array of commercial projects within New England, focusing on senior living, healthcare, corporate offices, multi-family housing, banks and credit unions. Our design team is a fun, dedicated, and collaborative group that excels as a result of open communication.

Candidates must be registered in the State of Maine, have a minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, possess excellent design and large-scale site planning skills, and be AutoCAD proficient. Proficiency and/or experience in Revit is a plus. Basic knowledge of Sketch-up and Photoshop is also a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Work proactively on designs with the input and guidance of the firm’s principals
• Meet with prospective clients and work to develop proposals with marketing based on clients’ needs and budget
• Create proposals utilizing landscape architecture plans and site specifications
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to help obtain bids for accurate proposals
• Provide knowledge of landscape architecture for internal and external efforts
• Master planning for projects
• Attend public meetings
• Assist with state/local land use permitting

Recommended Qualifications:

• Licensed Maine Landscape Architect
• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, or related
• Familiarity with CAD programs; willingness to learn and work with Revit
• In-depth experience with landscape design projects
• Concept level through design development & master planning
• Construction documents through project execution
• Construction administration
• Understand of construction methods and practices
• Possess broad knowledge of plants and materials available to the market
• Be able to manage and nurture a referral chain and develop new client sources
• Have a clear understanding of superior customer service
• Have good organizational and time management skills to manage the multi-disciplined nature of the position
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients and contractors
• Possess strong oral and written skills
• Be able to operate comfortably in collaborative design sessions and client presentations

Required Education: B.S. or B.A. in Landscape Architecture

Salary: Compensation is based on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: One location based in Scarborough, ME, remote work possible