Senior Landscape Architect Designer

Working with us, you will :

• Supervise the preparation of landscape architectural drawing for all phases, including proposal presentations, concept, schematics, design documents, construction cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Establish and guide the vision of the design on projects.

Direct team members and others in the application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines.

Lead the design efforts through all stages of a project, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.

Conduct quality control review of others' projects.

Anticipate and plan ahead for potential roadblocks on agency approvals.

Manage contractor and client relations during construction for larger and more complex projects.

Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate and select construction materials.

Determine content of design presentations to client representatives and / or design review committees, and present them.

Conduct design work sessions and visioning, outreach, and public forms.

Participate in marketing efforts including proposal development, interview participation and presentations (this includes proposal writing and scope and fee negotiation).

Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.

Develop and maintain relationships with current / new clients.

An ideal candidate has :

• A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• 10 or more years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred. Landscape Architectural registration required.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays.

Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply.

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