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GREEN ROOF FACT #21

Forty percent of all new roof construction in Germany is vegetated, compared to only 0.25% in the U.S.

GREEN ROOF FACT #13

Green roofs offer one of the most effective methods for protecting roof membranes from damage during storms, so consider contacting a local roofing contractor to get more information.

Waterproofing

Some roofing materials are more waterproof than others. Newly installed roofs are usually very watertight, but that changes as they get older. There are professionals that are experienced in roof waterproofing services for roofs which are a few years old, but not old enough to replace. Special coatings are used to form a membrane on any style of roof which keeps water from leaking in.

Engineered to endure. Proven to perform. Guaranteed to last.

Careers

ROOFMEADOW IS HIRING!

Landscape Architect (5-8 Years of Experience)

Roofmeadow is an award-winning design studio that pioneers solutions at the intersection of landscape architecture, engineering, and horticulture. We create unique opportunities for distinctive place-making for on-ground sites and elevated landscapes. Specialty design and technical support for elevated landscapes is a significant element of our work.

We are committed to a healthy and inspiring workplace, and seek to balance financial health; the growth and wellbeing of our staff; and meaningful contributions to environmental resilience through innovative, enduring designs. We seek a detail-oriented landscape designer or landscape architect who is mission-driven. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of office experience and demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the design and construction documentation processes. Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
Experience and passion for creating innovative, sustainable landscapes that advance best practices in inclusive design, rainwater management, planting and materials systems.
Proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suites, CAD, and SketchUp. Facility with 3-D modeling is required.
Proficiency in written and graphic communications skills to communicate design ideas.
Proficiency with oral presentation skills and facilitating constructive discussion with client groups.
Interest in specialty design for elevated landscapes (i.e. green roofs).
Interest in multi-disciplinary collaborations (e.g., with civil engineers, construction specialists, and policy specialists) from project concept through project stewardship.
Secondary expertise in a related field – graphic design, engineering, photography, carpentry, ecology, or similar – is valued.
Comfort level with reviewing and summarizing technical literature in support of detail design is required.
Familiarity with rating systems for sustainable design (LEED, SITES, LBC) is required.

Position Responsibilities

Manage landscape architectural projects (at grade and on structure) through all phases, including collaboration with design colleagues, clients and subconsultants. Coordinate the design documentation through appropriate use of design software tools.
Develop and foster positive client relationships, with the goal of client satisfaction and interest in future collaborations.
Facilitate discussion of in-progress designs during conference calls and project meetings.
Demonstrate expertise in design development, advancing technical considerations such as green stormwater infrastructure, green roof technical detailing, grading design, irrigation design, specification writing under the supervision of the senior designer.
Coordinate 3D modeling studies (SketchUp) and 2D graphics studies (Adobe Creative Suites, CAD) to nimbly explore and communicate design concepts.
Coordinate construction drawing production. This position requires active production time in combination with organizing production work by colleagues.
Demonstrate horticultural experience as a foundation for planting design, building on an existing working knowledge of plants and growing conditions.
Demonstrate working knowledge of landscape materials and construction techniques.
Review product submittals.
Perform construction observation of field conditions and prepare associated field reports.

This position is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position with health benefits. The annual salary shall be commensurate with experience.

Roofmeadow is an equal opportunity employer; a diverse pool of applicants is sought. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé, portfolio (single pdf file not exceeding 15MB), and references to Safiyah Salaam at SSalaam@Roofmeadow.com

Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect (3 – 5 Years of Experience)

We are committed to a healthy and inspiring workplace, and seek to balance financial health; the growth and wellbeing of our staff; and meaningful contributions to environmental resilience through innovative, enduring designs. We seek a detail-oriented landscape designer or landscape architect who is mission-driven. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of office experience and demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the design and construction documentation processes. Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
Experience and passion for creating innovative, sustainable landscapes that advance best practices in inclusive design, rainwater management, planting, and materials systems.
Proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, and SketchUp. Facility with 3-D modeling is required.
Proficiency in written and graphic communications skills to communicate design ideas. Oral presentation skills are valued.
Interest in specialty design for elevated landscapes (i.e. green roofs).
Interest in multi-disciplinary collaboration (with civil engineers, construction specialists, and policy specialists) from project concept through project stewardship.
Secondary expertise in a related field – graphic design, engineering, photography, carpentry, ecology, or similar – is a plus.
Comfort level with reviewing and summarizing technical literature in support of detail design is a plus.
Familiarity with rating systems for sustainable design (LEED, SITES, LBC) is a plus

Position Responsibilities

Design landscape projects (at grade and on structure) through all phases, under the supervision of the lead designer. Document the design through appropriate use of design software tools.
Assist with review and coordination of in-progress designs during conference calls and project meetings, under the supervision of the lead designer.
Prepare 3D modeling studies (SketchUp) and 2D graphics studies (Adobe Creative Suites, CAD) to nimbly explore and communicate design concepts.
Demonstrate horticultural experience as a foundation for planting design, building on an existing working knowledge of plants and growing conditions.
Demonstrate working knowledge of landscape materials and construction techniques.
Accurately revise construction drawings from redlined updates.
Review product submittals.
Perform construction observation of field conditions and prepare associated field reports.

This position is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position with health benefits. The annual salary shall be commensurate with experience.

A little (more) about Roofmeadow

Roofmeadow is a twenty-year old, entrepreneurial-minded design studio, focusing on innovative designs for outdoor spaces that blend landscape architecture and civil engineering. Based in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, our office environment is open, collaborative, energetic, and dynamic. Our values reflect our triple bottom line commitment. We offer a creative, flexible working environment, prioritizing individual initiative and adaptive problem-solving skills as part of a small supportive team. Our site design portfolio includes institutional, academic, and mix-used development projects. We occasionally work with selected contractor partners in a design-assist capacity. All Roofmeadow design staff benefit from on-site construction phase experience in addition to in-office project development.

Entrepreneurial-minded, team oriented, small office working environment
Flexible working hours. Our current office working environment is virtual, with a transition to hybrid anticipated in the summer of 2021.
Health care benefits
Dog-friendly office

Learn more about us at www.roofmeadow.com.