Description
KFA reshapes LA by designing great places where people flourish. Located in Culver City, California, we provide landscape architecture, architecture, design, and master planning services. At KFA, we believe design should be a synthesis of beauty, context, marketability, and sensibility. We are a team of creative problem solvers and great collaborators. Our work is focused on communities; we specialize in multi-family housing but have a passion for those projects that contribute to thriving neighborhoods, including hospitality, adaptive reuse, and community centers. KFA has been recognized as one of LA’s best places to work by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and was a previous recipient of the Firm of the Year award by the AIA California Council.
KFA Land Images is seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and critical thinkers. A good fit at KFA Land Images is an individual that has a desire for professional growth, demonstrates interest in both the design and technical parts of the profession, has an eagerness to learn, and a strong work ethic. Join our collaborative design practice as a Landscape Project Manager to work on inspiring and significant projects in and around Los Angeles, California.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the design process of open space and site work for multi-family developments, public parks, schools, and other outdoor open spaces;
- Lead internal team(s) working on multiple projects;
- Mentor and supervise junior staff;
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and scope;
- Perform technical review(s) of construction documents;
- Become involved in the development and evolution of KFA’s Landscape Architectural practice.
Requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
- 10 - 15 years related experience;
- Great communication skills;
- Licensure is preferred;
- Understanding of construction documents, drawings, and specification;
- Proficiency in Autocad, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up or similar 3-D tools;
- Planting and irrigation design skills.
Pay / Benefits
This is a full-time position.
At KFA, we encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, a wellness program, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401k and annual performance bonus opportunities. Our office offers a hybrid work environment. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
KFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, KFA offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
Compensation is based upon experience and the estimated range is $90,000 - $120,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits.
For more about KFA visit www.kfalosangeles.com.
Please email your resume, cover letter and portfolio (one PDF attachment, 15-20 pages, maximum 20 MB) to: Lise Bornstein, AIA at employment@kfalosangeles.com.
