Senior Landscape Architect Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Fairview H

Charlotte, NC;
Chicago, IL;
Cincinnati, OH;
Columbus, OH;
Fairview Heights, IL;
Indianapolis, IN;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Remote United States;
Virginia Beach, VA

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Senior Landscape Architect to join our Urbanism & Planning team. The Senior Landscape Architect is a seller-doer that serves as Principal Consultant and Subject Matter Expert on complex, cross-discipline project teams. Responsibilities include planning and design for diverse projects and clients, including master-planned communities, higher education, parks and recreation, athletic venues, commercial, urban design, and economic development related services. This position also involves coaching and mentoring other landscape architects.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

• Lead the creative design process, initiate design, and provide leadership and quality control through completion of design and construction documents and construction
• Mentor project landscape architects and project managers in design, process, client service, and quality management
• Lead establishment of standards for the design process and quality of design documents
• Support business development activities including proposal preparation, interviews, and client engagement
• Identify and engage prospective new business leads to inspire imaginative design vision and develop strategic design programs
• Facilitate cross-functional internal and client stakeholder engagement throughout sales and design processes
• Create sales opportunities and serve as the Landscape Architecture Subject Matter Expert during the sales cycle and/or RFP process
• Participate in scope meetings with clients to construct needs analyses and project definitions
• Lead data collection and analysis on site conditions for master plans and site/landscape/hardscape plans
• Work closely with architects and engineers to integrate collaborative design on interdisciplinary projects
• Provide design and quality control oversight of project team construction observation
• Ensure design and technical quality standards are met in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget
• Support Project Managers in guiding internal and client cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with senior management to create schedules and budgets and resolve issues as they arise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in project design, design process leadership, client development, and delivery oversight
• Licensed Landscape Architect is required
• LEED Certification preferred
• Strong hand drawing and illustrative design skills; competency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Revit, MS Office, ArcGIS
• Must be able to travel to client and project sites
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong creative and technical proficiency in design and construction
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team; provide constructive feedback

Woolpert is a Great Place to Work and has offices worldwide. Benefits include a flexible schedule, career development opportunities, and comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance, among others.

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location
• Principal program:
  Opportunity to become an owner of the firm
• Flexible paid time off
• Career development opportunities
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, wellness programs, and more

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by law. You may view more about EEO on our website.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application and interview process should contact us in advance at the email addresses provided in the posting.

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