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Senior Landscape Architect

SmithGroup
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
899 Logan Street (Show on map)
Jun 06, 2025
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Denver office is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect who can build a team in the region while helping shape the future of our landscape architecture practice for the region. Working with us, you will: Establish the vision and direction for the landscape architecture team in Denver. Contribute to meaningful projects and advance our commitment to sustainable and people-centric design. Foster relationships with both current and perspective clients. Work in a collaborative, integrated environment, teaming with other design professionals from across the firm to compile data and prepare design solutions. Establish and manage project budgets and schedules. Direct team members and others in the application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines. Determine content of design presentations to client representatives and/or design review committees and present them. Participate in design meetings; conduct design work sessions and visioning, outreach and public forums. Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings. Visit construction sites and support senior project team members during the construction phase. Engage with Marketing and Business Development to effectively market our services. Recruit and mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching. An ideal candidate has: A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban design or equivalent. A minimum of 15 years of professional experience. Professional registration required. LEED AP preferred. The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others to share expertise and/or assist in winning work and project delivery. A track record of active participation in internal and/or external thought leadership activities. At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $111,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply! *Equal Opportunity Employer* We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.