Skatepark Designer

New Line Skateparks is seeking an individual to fill the role of Skatepark Designer. This individual is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of skatepark design projects reporting to our industry leading, award-winning design team. This includes concept and technical design development and production, collaboration with project and design managers; quality/cost control, client communication (internal and external) and supporting construction implementation.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of Skatepark specific design experience or experience working within the Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering disciplines. Strong technical drafting (2D and 3D), graphic skills, solid communication, and personal organizations skills.

About New Line Skateparks: New Line Skateparks is an internationally renowned full-service municipal skatepark design and construction team. As industry pioneers with nearly 400 highly recognized projects and 20 + years of concrete skatepark development experience, we offer a signature brand of design-build expertise focused on creating integrated skatepark environments that create a meaningful connection between youth and the communities in which they live.

The result is one of a kind site-built CONCRETE SKATEPARKS / URBAN PLAZAS / PUMP TRACKS that not only provide compelling world-class terrain, but CELEBRATED PUBLIC SPACES that incorporate locally inspired art and sculpture, inviting viewing/socializing areas, sustainable development principles, and strong connections to surrounding amenities.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Client Management

• Ensure our clients are being well managed (open, clear and frequent communication)
• Internal: Project managers, other departments, sub-consultants, partners
• External: the actual client, other stakeholders

Design development

• Base data collection, review and base map development
• Graphic preparation and support for public consultation process
• Concept design progression, modeling, and graphic development
• Detailed design, engineering and working drawing development.
• Preparation of technical specifications

Quality and Cost Control

• Efficient time management of projects
• Quantity surveying
• Estimating, pricing support
• Manage projects according to NLS quality control systems (checklist, etc)
• Participate in the ongoing development and continuous improvements of NLS's design processes and systems.

Contractor Administration

• Tender/bid process management
• Manage change orders, RFI's, etc
• Site reviews, progress meetings when necessary

Build Team Support

• Shop Drawings
• Total station data output
• Construction team support as needed

Your Skills and Education:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam and MS Office Suite. Knowledge of Civil 3D and Land FX is an asset
• Minimum 3-5 years of industry experience (Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering). Skatepark specific experience desired.
• Industry based degree is preferred (Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or similar)