Senior Landscape Architect at AECOM Denver

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and licensed Senior Landscape Architect with experience leading complex landscape architecture projects to join our growing Urbanism + Planning studio in the Denver, CO office. The Rocky Mountain Region U+P studio is an integral component of the overall Buildings + Places practice and is focused on leading or supporting a mix of public and private sector projects including federal, state, municipal, institutional, and transportation/transit related infrastructure.

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism and planning, landscape architecture, strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management. This team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create. Our Rocky Mountain Region B+P practice focuses on the Commercial/Corporate, Science and Technology, Higher Education, and Federal Government market sectors.

We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.

We are seeking a high‑performing individual with expertise in managing projects, staff, and teams with demonstrated technical ability in all aspects of site design and landscape architecture, including successfully managing projects from conceptual design through completion of construction documents and construction phase services. The candidate should be efficient in production of design graphics, construction drawings, and design and planning related presentations and reports.

The position provides exposure to all aspects and phases of the firm’s planning and landscape architectural practice, including communicating with internal and external clients.

A strong focus on studio culture and collaboration is an important aspect of our practice. You must be self‑motivated with the desire and ability to lead others in the design and technical documentation process, as well as passionate about engaging and retaining clients. You will need to embrace the opportunity to mentor less‑experienced staff and contribute to building a strong studio‑based culture.

The ideal candidate also understands and has a proven track record in driving business fundamentals that include business development, client management, financial oversight, quality control, project delivery, and has the ability to convey innovative design thinking and solutions.

• Serve in a leadership capacity pursuing and implementing work through exceptional design, planning, project documentation, business development, and/or project management.
• Provide landscape architecture, planning and project management services to a wide variety of private and public clients.
• Perform lead designer/planner or project manager role on projects of various scales.
• Support other project managers or designer/planners on large, complex projects.
• Contribute to AECOM’s “think and act globally” philosophy by creating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program or related degree plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• U.S. Driver’s License and a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Licensed Landscape Architect.
• Master’s degree or dual degrees in both landscape architecture and urban design or planning.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading complex landscape architecture projects.
• Licensed Landscape Architect in Colorado and other western states.
• Experience practicing landscape architecture and urban design in Colorado and for federal, state or municipal clients, as well as institutional, higher education and transportation entities. Experience with CDOT infrastructure projects and/or USACE projects is highly desired.
• Experience in strategic business development, client interviews and…