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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1012.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 68,820.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 33.00
Currently, there are 19,420 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Landscape Architects”.

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Tasks for “Site Planner”

Manage the work completed by subcontractors to ensure quality control.
Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.
Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
Inspect 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.
Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
Develop planting plans for clients to assist them to garden productively or achieve particular aesthetic effects.
Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.
Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.
Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time.
Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as using recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.

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