Senior Landscape Designer/Architect

ROLE

Licensed Landscape Architect who works on the development of project concept design, site plans, specifications, production of presentation drawings, and sketches. The Senior Landscape Architect finds design solutions for a variety of project types from hotel and resort destinations, residential multi-family communities, urban and mixed-use development, and large-scale master planning developments. The Senior Landscape Architect reports to the Project Manager, Project Landscape Architect, Project Landscape Designer, or a more senior member of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

. Designs landscape architectural projects while developing progressive solutions to design challenges

. Confers directly with senior leadership in the development of design concepts and project implementation to respond to the design intent, schedule, and budget

. Prepares, modifies, and reviews the production of drawings and models according to established standards

. Prepares site plans to include grading, hardscape, water feature, planting design, stormwater management systems design, and landscaping

. May have input into erosion control plans and sediment control design

. Develops diagrams, renderings, and conceptual graphics with members of the project team

. Participates, and may direct project planning and design, including due diligence studies, concept plans, site and landscape plans, and the production of design computations

. Completes design sketches, presentation drawings, diagrams, schedules and other computer-generated or hand-drawn project documents

. Contributes to layout studies and yield studies

. Provides specialized technical assistance with particular landscape building types, components, materials, elements or building codes

. May conduct code research, write specifications, and coordinate permitting

. Provides QA/QC on plans and specifications, developing solutions to technical problems in the landscape architectural plans and drawings

. May oversee a small team in project requirements and objectives, schedules and budgets

. May coordinate client presentations

. Fosters a commitment to external and internal client services

EXPECTATIONS IN THE ROLE

. Demonstrates professionalism and sound judgment

. Demonstrated understanding of other disciplines and the ability to handle multi-disciplined projects

. Participates, and may lead team meetings to align the project deliverables to the design intent

. Knowledge of building codes and industry standards resources

. Self-motivated, with an interest and dedication in acquiring new skills and responsibilities

. Able to work independently and on teams to meet project schedules, deadlines, and budgets

. Collaborates effectively to achieve extraordinary outcomes

. Travel may be required

QUALIFICATIONS

. Post-graduate diploma or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

. 5-10 years of experience in landscape architecture and/or site design

. Professional license required

. Environmental accreditation preferred

. Proficient technical knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Illustrator, and AutoCAD Revit and Rhino experience preferred

. Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills, visualization, and digital graphic skills

. Effective communication skills in verbal presentation, written narrative, and graphic representation

. Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently

. Works well in a team environment