Landscape Architect

Job description / Role

Landscape Architect
Oman

Through Parsons’ engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; and land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The current position is for a site based Landscape Architect who will review aesthetic design and provide practical technical solutions when required to enable the construction of external spaces including hardscapes, softscapes, streetscapes etc. Works on this project range from commercial buildings and spaces, residential buildings, public open spaces and parks, hotels and marinas.

He will assist where necessary to ensure the works are carried out to the contract specifications and program.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review designs received from various consultants for technical content and compatibility with existing conditions.
• Propose alternatives where feasible, if designs are lacking detail or are unsuitable.
• Review contractor shop drawings and compare with IFC drawings from consultants
• Review MAS from contractors against specifications from consultants
• Review and advise on samples received from contractors, and recommend alternatives when appropriate.
• Coordinate with other relevant disciplines such as Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects.
• Maintain affiliations with professional societies to keep abreast of technologies.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture. Post graduate qualification would be a plus.
• Completion of the relevant professional qualifications and affiliation to a recognized landscape body in the country of education.
• Minimum of 10 years experience post professional qualifications.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.