Landscape Architecture

Are you creative and motivated entry-level Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect eager to grow your career? Would you like to grow your career through the diversity of site development projects of increasing scale and complexity? At M2 Group, we value the trust and empowerment of our team members in a collaborative, friendly, passionate, creative, and transparent environment. M2 Group is a small firm with large project opportunities including single and multifamily residential developments, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and community-focused spaces.

We develop leaders and empower our staff while providing the ideal environment for collaboration and development. We believe we can make a difference in our communities through strong client relationships and quality work close to home. If you are motivated and seek a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and growth potential in a growing small business, let’s go!

As a Landscape Designer in our Franklin, Tennessee, office, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, collaborative environment. This role will be involved in the inventory, analysis, planning, design development and construction administration phases of various projects. You will work closely with Directors and Project Managers to develop creative concepts, create detailed sketches and renderings and engage with clients on a variety of project types.

As you gain expertise, your scope will grow, as will your role.

At M2 Group, we believe work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, our work environments are inviting spaces to collaborate with your teammates. M2 Group is a people-centered organization; we have no business without the best team members thinking and acting in alignment with strong values of service, integrity, authenticity, and competency.

We create memories and friendships through our team events and, well…we love food!

• Assist the project team in developing site designs from concept design through construction documentation.
• Assist in preparing private development applications and documentation.
• Research and interpret comprehensive policy plans, zoning regulations, and land development codes.
• Assist in developing and producing site-specific landscape and hardscape plans.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, architects, surveyors, and municipal reviewers throughout project development.
• Create concept plans, illustrative plans, and sketches by hand and digitally.
• Produce of drawings, documents and supporting presentation graphics.
• Preparation of Sketch Up, or similar computer-generated 3D Models.
• Conduct field visits for reconnaissance, construction observation and administration.
• Support project manager with client communication, meeting preparation and project coordination tasks.

• Aligns with company values:
  People, Passion, Performance!
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture.
• 0-3 years of professional experience in the field of landscape architecture.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fundamental understanding of the design process and ability to community effectively through multiple medias including hand graphics.
• Basic understanding of landscape and site related materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
• Elementary knowledge of architecture and planning disciplines.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Practical knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Sketch Up, Lumion, or other 3D modeling software is preferred.
• Experience preparing presentation graphics, planting plans, and construction documents is a plus.
• Interest in pursuing professional licensure encouraged.

• Competitive pay ranges from $25-30/hour, depending on experience
• Quarterly Bonus Structure
• Safe Harbor 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• PTO accrual based on hours worked and years of service
• 100% Medical Insurance for Team Member + 40% Dependent Coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance Available
• Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Referral Bonus Structure

Pay: $25-30 per hour

Work Location: On-Site

We combine the project diversity of a large firm with the tight-knit culture of a team that actually knows your name. You’ll work on meaningful, varied projects across Middle Tennessee while being supported by a firm that invests in your professional growth.