Experienced Landscape Architect or Civil Engineer

WE'RE GROWING and LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OR CIVIL ENGINEER TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

GENUS is a landscape architecture + planning studio based in Des Moines. Our mission is to create artful landscapes that function

with emphasis on creating places that make a positive impact on people's lives and our planet. Design pursuits range from master planning to design for rural + urban spaces, parks, multigenerational campus environments, streetscapes, green infrastructure and public art collaborations across the Midwest.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

Registered landscape architect or civil engineer with demonstrated experience leading design-focused projects, managing project documentation, project finances and internal project teams.

This is a leadership track position for the right person.

In other words...

If you are in a leadership position currently and you're considering options.... let's chat!

If you are a talented designer that is looking to write your next chapter or excel at technical documentation and mentoring.... let's chat!

If you consider yourself an integrator, value a collaborative design process, and have experience seeing complex projects through implementation - you got it, let's chat!

CORE STRENGTHS + EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• Ability to think critically and take ownership in projects.
• Success designing and detailing beautiful spaces.
• Experience performing construction observation and administration
• Well-rounded communication skills, with ability to lead internal and external communications for projects.
• Ability to mentor + value team members this is particularly important
• Interest in being part of leadership team for project pursuits, project oversight and business goals
• Can self-edit work and collaborate within small and large group settings.
• Capacity to lead meetings, including stakeholder input and board presentations.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing and plant material knowledge.
• Capacity to work across multiple representation platforms, including hand graphics sketches and renderings , AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Bluebeam and SketchUp.
• Competence with grading, horizontal control and drawing management / organization is required.
• Sense of humor!
• Interest in pursuit of new projects.... possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Eye for detail and pursuit of craft in design and built work.
• Professional registration and a minimum of 7 years' experience. Candidates with 10+ years' experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Deltek Ajera - extra credit given!
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program, required.

Genus offers a competitive benefits package including, insurance health, dental, vision, life , retirement plan with company match, generous paid vacation, family-friendly culture and incentive / bonus program, annual ASLA National attendance scholarship and flex schedule options.

Salary range $80 -125K, depending on experience and qualifications.

Include the following in your application :

• Resume that clearly identifies experience, and education.
• Digital portfolio please keep files under 10 MB .
4 days ago