Landscape Architects
Also called: Landscape Architect, Project Manager, Golf Course Architect, Land Planner
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Confer with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program.
- Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures.
- Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals or giving presentations.
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
creating, designing, and making your own rules. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Computer aided design CAD software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$63,240
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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