Bike Park Designer

JOPLIN, MO

American Ramp Company is a full-service action sports design and construction company. Over the last 25 years ARC has evolved from a mostly manufacturing and installation company to a multi-disciplinary planning, design, and construction firm specializing in public skate and bike infrastructure. Our passion is focused on creating fun and safe places for communities to gather and recreate. Our growth has required our team to expand into new disciplines and add depth in others. American Ramp Company is an industry leading, 100% employee-owned, planning, design, manufacturing, and construction firm dedicated to improving communities through outdoor recreation.  

American Ramp Company is currently accepting applications for a Bike Park Designer who thrives in an environment of collaboration, demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail, and exhibits professional communication with clients via in-person, virtual, and email consultation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Lead a design project Design and Design Development stages, followed by a handoff to Construction Documents or Project Management. 

  • Travel to project sites, meet with clients, obtain site information to better understand and more accurately design/estimate. 

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community groups, and project teams. Foster positive relationships and facilitate communication to address concerns and ensure project success.  

  • Develop creative and functional conceptual design layouts in CAD. 

  • Think through civil considerations such as grading and drainage in the early planning stages. 

  • Utilize GIS data for trail design. 

  • Work through budgeting and cost estimation during various phases of design. 

  • Provide graphic plans and precedent imagery as part of the design process. 

  • Remain on schedule by managing weekly tasks and resources effectively. 

  • Observe and integrate best practices into everyday tasks. 

COMPETENCIES: 

  • Professionalism 

  • Detail Oriented 

  • Verbal and Written Communication 

  • Mathematics 

  • Ability to apply concepts such as averages, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; utilize understand geometric principles. 

  • Teamwork and Cooperation 

  • Organizing, Planning, and Coordinating 

  • Common Sense and Reasoning 

CULTURAL FIT: 

  • Personal Accountability: take pride in your work and hold yourself to the highest standards of quality and integrity. 

  • Dependable: We count on our employees to show up and give their all every day. 

  • Passionate: We love what we do here at ARC. We’re passionate about delivering top-notch service to our clients and we’re equally passionate about supporting our team members in their professional journeys. 

 

EDUCATION:  

Degree in Landscape Architecture, CAD Drafting, or related field 

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:  

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, SketchUp, QGIS, ARCGIS, Google Earth Pro, Adobe Creative Suite 

SALARY: Starting at $50,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS: 

  • Employee Stock Ownership 

  • Medical Plan Options 

  • Health Savings & Dependent Care Account 

  • Dental & Vision 

  • Short & Long Term Disability 

  • Employer Paid Life  

  • 401(k)  

  • Paid Time Off  

  • Incentivized Wellness Program 

  • Parental Leave 

  • And More 


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