Senior Landscape Architect

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Licensure as a Landscape Architect in Illinois is required; additional Midwestern state licensures are preferred
• Demonstrated responsibility, maturity, and commitment to a team driven environment are key capabilities, including an ability to communicate effectively, lead teams, develop strong internal relationships, and foster a culture of collaboration
• Desire and the ability to contribute on multiple levels within the design process are critical
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building and maintaining client relationships; Proven ability to translate those relationships into winning new work opportunities
• Excellent creative and critical thinking skills
• Ability to integrate sustainability in all aspects of planning and design
• Well-versed in local, regional, and national trends in planning, landscape architecture, and urban design
• Ability to successfully scope and deliver multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent verbal and graphic communication skills
• Strong understanding of graphic applications (either hand or digital) including Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• High-level understanding and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, Land F/X, and Lumion, or similar platforms at a supervisory level of effectiveness
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and the digital design review process
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with staff working across multiple offices
• Strong desire to mentor and model leadership to mid-level and junior staff
• Demonstrated history of involvement with external professional organization(s) (e.g. ASLA-IL)
• Possesses excellent time management skills and has a thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and how they apply to design projects

Education and Experience

• Candidate’s work experience should demonstrate appropriate level of responsibility, work group leadership skills, understanding of the long-term view in building client relationships, superior customer service and communication skills both written and graphic
• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program is required
• 15+ years of experience is required
• You will work in an office setting. Local and state-wide travel will be required for attending client or public meetings, scoping new assignments, and participating in internal meetings with staff in Community Development and across all business lines.
• Along with your resume, please submit a portfolio of work samples or a link to your site. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Schedule: Full-time (Part-time may be considered), hybrid