Senior Restoration Designer; srd

Your Mission

The Senior Restoration Designer (SRD) will work closely and collaboratively with the design team to design ecological restoration projects that achieve client goals, meet regulatory requirements, and ecologically uplift the site. The primary responsibilities will be managing and mentoring design staff in the development of the design strategies and the creation of documents required to successfully permit projects with local and state regulatory agencies.

• Provide direction and mentorship to design staff in the preparation of Land Management Plans, Restoration Plans, and related documentation for design development, permit applications, and construction purposes.
• Work with WED staff and project team partners to set project objectives and schedule, and to track submittal deadlines for permitting applications of projects.
• Create high quality design deliverables, within the parameters of the design/permitting contract to successfully achieve client goals and permit projects with local and state regulatory agencies.
• In collaboration with the project team, present technical aspects, ecological benefits, and regulatory compliance at local Conservation Commission public hearings.
• Work closely with WED Project Managers during all phases of a project, particularly during the design and permitting stage and as the project transitions into construction.
• Maintain communication with clients and other consultants (engineers, landscape architects, etc.) during the design and permitting stages of a project.
• Supervise, delegate work to, and evaluate the performance of Design staff
• Support sales and client communication as necessary.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field with at least 3-5 years of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design, or related field
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino 3ds, Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with ArcGIS & GPS
• Team player with at least one-year experience in management
• Highly organized and detail oriented with well-developed time management skills
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours

Salary Range: $85,