About Us At Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, our team is a diverse group of natural playground designers, landscape architects, construction experts, trainers, and educators. Our comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach sets us apart in creating innovative outdoor learning environments that connect children with nature. We are dedicated to fostering natural curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure through our playgrounds and educational initiatives.Position Overview Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds is seeking aSenior Landscape Architect – QA/QC Technical Leadto serve as the firm’s internal technical authority for construction documentation, constructability, and risk mitigation across our Landscape Architecture practice.This is a non-client-facing, high-impact leadership role focused on elevating the quality, clarity, and constructability of our contract documents across North America. The successful candidate will ensure our design intent is accurately translated into clear, coordinated, and buildable construction documents that align with natural materials, fabrication realities, installation sequencing, and regulatory requirements.This role is critical to supporting Bienenstock’s integrated delivery model—spanning landscape architecture, manufacturing, and installation—and will directly contribute to reducing RFIs, change orders, field conflicts, and project risk as we scale.Key Responsibilities Firmwide QA/QC LeadershipServe as the final technical QA/QC reviewer for construction documents prior to issuance (60%, 90%, IFT/IFC).Lead structured internal document reviews across multiple project teams.Establish and maintain firmwide CD quality benchmarks and review protocols.Oversee redline coordination across disciplines (LA, subconsultant coordination with civil, structural, etc., and company fabrication, installation).Construction Documentation AuthorityEnsure alignment between:Design intentSpecifications (CSI Division 32 related divisions, and municipal/ state/provincial standards)Details and sectionsSite grading and drainage coordinationFabrication drawings and shop drawingsReview and refine technical details involving:Natural materials (logs, boulders, timber systems)Custom play componentsFoundations and anchoring systemsFreeze-thaw and climate-specific detailingASTM / CSA complianceADA/AODA complianceForest regenerationStream and WetlandTranslate contractor means and methods into clear, defensible CD language.Standards & Technical Systems DevelopmentDevelop and maintain:Office standard details librarySpecifications templatesQA/QC checklistsRisk mitigation review frameworkLead continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned from installation teams and field feedback.Partner with Production and Installation teams to ensure documentation reflects real-world constructability and cost control.Risk Mitigation & Contract SupportIdentify documentation gaps that could result in:RFIsChange ordersScope ambiguityClaims exposureEnsure contract documents clearly define scope, tolerances, materials, and installation sequencing.Support leadership in defensible documentation strategies for public and private procurement environments.Cross-Functional IntegrationAct as liaison between:Landscape ArchitectureProduction / ManufacturingInstallation teamsAccounting and Administration (as related to scope clarity)Ensure design documents align with:Manufacturing capabilitiesShop drawing standardsField logistics and sequencing realitiesSelect Design LeadershipMaintain limited project design responsibility (approximately 15–25%) to stay engaged with evolving design standards.Mentor intermediate and junior designers in technical detailing and documentation excellence.Provide constructability workshops and internal training.QualificationsLicensed Landscape Architect (LARE licensure)12+ years of professional experience in landscape architectureDeep experience in construction documentation and contract administrationDemonstrated expertise in:Technical detailingMeans and methodsSite construction sequencingGrading and drainage coordinationPublic sector documentation standardsStrong working knowledge of ASTM, CSA, and North American construction standardsAdvanced proficiency in AutoCADStrong specification writing experience (CSI MasterFormat)Ideal Candidate ProfileA technical authority, not a designer seeking client spotlightPassionate about documentation precision and constructabilityComfortable serving as a final internal gatekeeperMotivated by reducing risk and elevating firmwide standardsSystems-oriented and process-drivenExperienced in multidisciplinary coordinationExperience with natural materials, custom fabrication, or playground construction is highly desirable.Impact of the Role This role directly supports Bienenstock’s strategic growth by:Reducing rework, change orders, and field riskIncreasing margin protection through documentation clarityElevating brand credibility through technical excellenceStandardizing quality as the firm scales toward expanded North American growthThis posting is for a new vacancy. 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