Senior Landscape Architect I

A Senior Landscape Architect will be responsible for performing, directing and supervising all aspects of landscape architectural design services on projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing all aspects of landscape architectural design as a Senior Landscape Architect, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents;
• Concurrently leading several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and/or resource constraints;
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services;
• Managing the landscape architectural/planning portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives;
• Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the site and landscape architectural design/planning within multi-discipline teams to ensure that landscape architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines;
• Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected;
• Directing and supervising the work of Landscape Architects and Interns assigned to the project;
• Managing and supervising landscape architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids;
• Managing and supervising landscape architectural support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings;
• Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures;
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, Operations Directors and senior management;
• Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ's, and members of the public through all stages of the project;
• Actively support Company marketing and business development activities;
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships;
• Provide technical guidance to architectural staff;
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of landscape architectural staff;
• Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures;
• Representing the Department Head (DH) when the DH is unavailable;
• Leading staff training sessions;
• Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews.

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) from an LAAB-accredited program -or-
• Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture -or-
• Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) -or-
• Masters of Landscape Architecture (MLA must be from an LAAB-accredited program)
• Must be a fully licensed Landscape Architect in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
• CLARB certified
• A Senior Landscape Architect should typically have 10 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Landscape Design firm, multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm, or government agency.
• A Senior Landscape Architect should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
• Proficient in design, modeling and graphic software (AutoCAD, Revit, Land F/X, Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, D5, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications)
• Proficient understanding of architectural drafting, detail and documentation standards
• Proficient understanding of specifications and their relationship to construction documents
• Proficient understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements and their implementation
• Additional coursework, degree, and/or experience in urban planning, environmental engineering, horticulture, and/or civil engineering desirable
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Active participation in related professional organizations is desirable
• Experience as a Landscape Architect in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess excellent written communication skills, being able to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Possess strong verbal communication skills, being comfortable with and able to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Have an enthusiastic, client-oriented, can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
• Posses demonstrated ability to lead by example, teaching and mentoring younger staff and working well with others in a team environment

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set established between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.