Landscape Architect

PositionOverview

The Landscape Architectwill play a lead role in the design and advancement of diverse landscape projects, guiding design teams through each phase ofprojectdevelopment. Yourexpertisewill be crucial in conceptualizing and executing innovative outdoor spaces that align with client visions and project goals. You will activelyinterface withclients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine landscape design concepts, site plans, and layouts for a variety of projects, including parks, commercial developments, residential communities, and public spaces
• Lead projects frominitialconcept through final implementation, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams, clients, and consultants to meet project goals, budgets, and schedules
• Foster effective partnerships with corporate services includingAccounting,Admin Services, and HRamong others, to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency
• Create planting plans, selectappropriate plantmaterials, and incorporate sustainable practices, ensuring that plant choices align with site conditions, aesthetics, andenvironmental goals
• Prepare comprehensive construction documents, including detailed site plans, grading plans, planting plans, and technical specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct site visits, analyze environmental conditions, and assess factors likevegetation, topography, and drainage to inform project decisions and ensure feasibility and sustainability
• Implement and oversee quality control processes throughout all phases of design and construction, conducting thorough reviews of plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, andMcAdams' Quality Management Program.
• Provide guidance to junior designers, offering technical and design mentorship to support team development and ensure high-quality project output
• Present design concepts and solutions to clients, municipal agencies, and other stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine designs and ensure project alignment
• Identifyand pursue new business opportunities by building andmaintainingrelationships with potential clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
• Ensure all designs meet local, state, and federal regulations, including zoning, permitting, and environmental standards
• Support Project Managers in business development efforts by contributing to proposal writing, creating compelling graphics, and preparing presentation materials to effectively convey project vision and value to potential clients
• Conduct construction site visits and field observations under the guidance of the Project Manager, gaining hands-on experience in construction administration to ensure design intent and quality standards are met
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills+Experience

• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architectureor related fieldrequired
• 4 - 6 years of working experience in design or related fieldrequired
• RLA licensure
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD,Civil 3D,LandFX,Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office; 3-D software such asSketchUp, and hand/digital graphic rendering capabilities
• Self-starter with strong drive for personal growth and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Display exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to present materials to clients, development team, stakeholders,general public, etc.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of design, planning, and regulatory requirements and standards
• Excellent communication, critical thinking,collaborationand problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills tofacilitateaccurate, efficient, and quality project deliverables
• Possess a general understanding of the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability
• Ability to workbothindependently and collaboratively with a team

WorkEnvironment+PhysicalDemands

The characteristics described below are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and whenfeasible(without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmentalconditions,howeverwhen conducting field work, exposure to outside environmental conditions should be expected.
• Workwill beprimarilyworkingwith fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk,hearand sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry,liftand push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally. When working in the field, the need to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 or higher pounds may occur.
• Field based work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazardsencounteredwhile maneuvering through project sites.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas necessary.