Landscape Architects Salary in MO

Common tasks

• Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
• Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
• Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
• Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
• Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
• 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.
• Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or 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.
• Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.
• Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.