SITE DESIGNER
Downing · Des Moines, IA · 5 mo ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare site concepts, feasibility plans, and master planning studies.
- Evaluate zoning, setbacks, parking, access, utilities, and development constraints.
- Interface with municipal staff and agencies.
- Prepare and manage municipal submittals; track review comments and approvals.
- Review and cross-check civil, architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
- Identify conflicts early and support resolution before they reach the field.
- Develop preliminary grading, hardscape, and utility routing concepts for feasibility and early budgeting/coordination.
- Coincide closely with Downing’s construction team and external civil consultants.
- Provide constructability input and assist with cost-driven design decisions.
- Perform site ADA analysis and site compliance reviews.
- Conduct field verification.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 2–7 years of experience in a design-build or multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong understanding of how site, civil, and architectural drawings work together.
- Software: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience with visualization tools (Lumion, Enscape, or similar) is a plus.
- Technical Judgment: Experience incorporating budget and constructability considerations into design work, and communicating these to our internal team and external partners.
- Communication: Clear written, graphic, and verbal communication. Comfortable working with both municipal reviewers and field staff.
- Licensure: RLA or PE licensure preferred but not required.