Occupation
Landscape Architects
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
$79,870 medianBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 17-1012.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.
- 02Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
- 03Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
- 04Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
- 05Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
- 06Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
- 07Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
- 08Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.
- 09Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.
- 10Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
- 11Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.
- 12Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Golf Course ArchitectLandscape ArchitectLandscape PlannerPark PlannerAP BD+C (Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction)Land PlannerLandscape DesignerPlannerProfessional Landscape Architect (PLA)Project Landscape Architect
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Knowledge the job leans on
DesignBuilding and ConstructionGeographyEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security
Skills that carry over from service
Complex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementService OrientationNegotiation