Associate Landscape Designer - PLA

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LJA offers an exciting opportunity to reach your career potential. Our organization structure amplifies your capabilities and offers the benefits of being an employee‑owner. Every day you will collaborate with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders, working in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes. You’ll gain hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

• Employee‑owned, client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• Flexibility: every team and office can lead with its proven approach
• Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money while creating impact

As an Associate Landscape Designer at PHARIS DESIGN Land Development, you will work with internal departments such as surveying, contract administration, and environmental engineering. You will collaborate with specialists to implement new technologies and software, contributing to the Landscape Architecture team's foundation for a future that integrates data, research, and the latest innovations.

• Manage task assignments from multiple projects on varied timelines.
• Maintain company design styles, aesthetics, and quality to meet clients’ needs.
• Understand time estimates for tasks and communicate issues with project managers.
• Know appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials in our geographic areas.
• Assist Project Managers and staff to produce graphic and construction documents and maintain project files.
• Communicate effectively with project team members.
• Apply basic skills in graphic communication and knowledge in site design, planting design, and constructability.
• Work with senior staff to refine techniques, tools, and processes in delivery and administration.
• Regularly update PMs and Senior staff on issues and time delays for scheduling adjustments.
• Participate in meetings, conversations, and initiatives with Senior Staff as needed.
• Attend internal and external leadership and management workshops when available.
• Begin developing proposals and SOQs with senior staff to learn the process of securing new projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related fields)
• 1‑5 years of experience, capable of independent work and managing assigned tasks from multiple PMs/APMs on multiple projects.

• Consistently perform in a fast‑paced environment.
• Explore solutions to design problems and present options to Project Managers and Principals.
• Proficiency in CAD and Project Assembly.
• Strong foundation in Graphic Communication.
• Strong Site and Planting Design skills.
• Strong foundation in Presentation skills.
• Familiarity with commonly used software:
• AutoCAD, GIS
• Sketch Up, Lumion
• Photoshop, In Design
• Revit/Vectorworks/Rhino
• Blue Beam, Plan Grid

• Create a positive environment and motivate team members.
• Collaborate with senior staff to update techniques, tools, and processes.
• Mentor entry‑level staff on company culture and design processes.
• Participate in professional, young professional, and community organizations.
• Build strong communication skills – verbal, written, and graphic.
• Attend relevant regional/state conferences/workshops to stay current and expand your network.
• Develop a basic understanding of relevant regulations at local, regional, and federal levels.
• Work with Project Managers to maintain libraries of construction details and stay updated with industry trends.

Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple plan options for health, dental, pets, and mental health support.
• Family Support:
  Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses.
• Referral Bonuses:
  Earn rewards for recommending talent.
• Community Impact:
  Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development:
  Memberships to industry organizations.
• Career Growth:
  Internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun Culture:
  Social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day, etc.

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