Multiple Openings: Entry/Mid-Level, Project Manager Landscape Architecture Positions - Salt Lake City/Murray , UT

/ G. Brown Design/

G. Brown Design is an award-winning landscape architectural, site design, and recreation planning firm located in Salt Lake City. GBD’s diverse projects include parks and open space, sports fields, cemeteries, institutional, commercial, and high-end residential projects. Please visit our website at www.gbrowndesign.com.

G. Brown Design is seeking a creative team player who is looking for an opportunity to grow and has strong design interests in site design, planting design, construction documentation, strong technical skills, and efficient communication skills. Our designers are expected to become involved with the complete design process, from conceptual sketches through construction period services. The individual should be dependable, detail oriented, energetic, and self-motivated.

Qualifications: Actual skills & abilities are more important than years of experience

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Landscape Architecture

  • Entry Level Positions: 0-3 years

  • Mid-Level Positions: 3+ years experience (actual skills & abilities are more important than years of experience)

  • Project Manager Position: 5+ years experience

  • Landscape Architect License not required

Job Description:

Entry & Mid-Level Positions:

  • Assist with planting design, irrigation design, grading, layout plans

  • Assist with assembly of specifications

  • Assist with production of construction document packages

  • Produce graphics to effectively communicate design ideas to clients

  • Assist with production and development of Proposals, Master Plans, & Programming Documents

  • Assist in marketing efforts such as maintaining website, developing e-mailers, and social media sites

Project Manager Position:

  • All of the skills listed above and the following:

  • Clear understanding of phases of design (schematic through to construction)

  • Ability to identify tasks necessary to take project from start-up to completion.

  • Ability to identify critical path tasks necessary to keep projects on schedule

  • Ability to coordinate detailed drawings between multiple disciplines (architects, civil engineering, surveying, etc.)

  • Demonstrate experience in construction documentation (Construction detailing, layout plans, grading, planting and irrigation plans), including specifications

  • Document writing and compilation - e.g., proposals, master plan & programming documents

Successful Candidates should possess the following:

  • The ability to learn quickly and be a self-starter

  • Strong communication and writing skills

  • Strong presentation and graphic skills

  • Problem solving skills, detail oriented

  • AutoCAD proficiency, with LandFX, SketchUp, & Lumion preferred

  • Proficiency with Microsoft office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign as well as hand graphics and drafting skills are necessary.

Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications. GBD offers competitive salaries and benefits which include paid vacation, holidays & sick leave, health insurance; employer sponsored retirement plan, and a flexible work schedule

General Information: Please send resume and portfolio information to:

Mathew Winward at: mwinward@gbrowndesign.com