Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect

Dewberry is currently seeking a full time Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, or Architect to join our Land Planning & Landscape Architecture Department to work on a variety of projects for clients within the commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed‑use private development sector. This opportunity is open to our Baltimore office with the expectation of some travel to other Dewberry offices.

The ideal candidate will be a curious, highly motivated, detail‑oriented individual with a proven track record of design and construction expertise that will join a team of outstanding professionals. The candidate must be flexible, technically savvy, client‑focused while working in a team environment, and enjoy a fast‑paced environment. They will need to execute and deliver tasks and services on time and on budget in the execution of projects from Concept to Construction Administration.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full‑time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short‑ and long‑term disability are also provided.

Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre‑tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• Deliver projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget both client and project deadlines
• Prepare construction drawings, including crafting details, write specifications sections, and coordinate with engineers and vendors to incorporate appropriate technical requirements
• Coordinate project submittals, facilitate regulatory agency approvals, and obtain construction permits
• Assist with marketing and proposal efforts and project management duties as well as oversee, train and mentor junior/mid‑level staff by delegating tasks for project execution
• Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county/state agency review staff both verbally and written
• Conduct site inspections and deliver reports and punch lists
• Attend public meetings and represent the company at other events as needed
• Work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets
• Prepare or review graphics, exhibits, and landscape architecture plans and computations
• Compose technical reports, memorandums, and other verbal and written communication
• Assign tasks and review work (QA/QC) by less experienced landscape architects/planners
• Apply independent judgement on non‑routine assignments, and provide feedback and guidance by applying advanced concepts, practices, and procedures
• Work with staff and Department Manager; attend client and public meetings to address project inquiries answer questions, and provide updates on project approvals and permits
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture by an accredited 3rd party (LAAB)
• 5+ years of progressive experience directly related to design and construction of land development projects in landscape architecture and/or urban design and planning
• Experience in Conceptual Design through Construction Documents;
  Construction Administration skills a plus
• Facility in Urban Design:
  Downtown revitalization; programming; public space system design; retail/restaurant needs; integrating transportation; high performance/complete streets; streetscape design; form‑based code knowledge a plus
• Experience in range…