What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Landscape Architect Designer position at SmithGroup?
SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Milwaukeeoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Landscape Architect Designerto join our team.
Working with us, you will:
- Supervise the preparation of landscape architectural drawing for all phases, including proposal presentations, concept, schematics, design documents, construction cost estimates, and construction documents.
- Establish and guide the vision of the design on projects.
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Direct team members and others in the application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines.
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Lead the design efforts through all stages of a project, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.
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Conduct quality control review of others' projects.
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Anticipate and plan ahead for potential roadblocks on agency approvals.
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Manage contractor and client relations during construction for larger and more complex projects.
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Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate and select construction materials.
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Determine content of design presentations to client representatives and/or design review committees, and present them.
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Conduct design work sessions and visioning, outreach, and public forms.
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Participate in marketing efforts including proposal development, interview participation and presentations (this includes proposal writing and scope and fee negotiation).
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Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
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Develop and maintain relationships with current/new clients.
An ideal candidate has:
- A bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
- 10 or more years of professional experience.
- LEED AP preferred. Landscape Architectural registration required.
At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $123,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
Salary : $90,000 - $123,000
