Denver Landscape Architecture + Planning Studio Lead
About The Position
Langan is seeking a Denver Landscape Architecture + Planning Studio Lead to join its collaborative team in Denver, CO. This individual will serve a key function in providing management of all aspects of the planning, design and permitting of Landscape Architecture, land development and planning projects, and applying intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of waterfront design, urban revitalization and streetscape, smart growth planning, community design, retail and commercial site planning, healthcare and university campus design, rooftop gardens, green infrastructure, and brownfield redevelopment assignments. We are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial leader who is excited by the opportunity to help grow and shape our Landscape Architecture + Planning practice throughout the Rockies region. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for business development, client relationship building, team mentorship, and identifying new opportunities to expand our presence and impact in the market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture required
- 12+ years of related experience
- Passion for design excellence and the challenges of creating inspiring places in urban environments
- Professional landscape architect license
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Prior project management experience with the ability to grow, lead, and cultivate staff
- Knowledge of local, city, county, and state land use processes and regulations strongly preferred
- Ability to interact well with senior leaders of the firm, coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies
- Experience in report and proposal writing, billing, and budgeting
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and meetings and a valid driver’s license in good standing
- Please provide portfolio of work samples with application
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree a plus
- LEED AP or AICP certification considered a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture, land development and planning projects
- Lead the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and designs for projects
- Mentor, train, and motivate staff. Supervise, review and approve work of project staff
- Plan, schedule and develop task and project budgets. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders
- Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines. Minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget
- Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, prepare proposals, develop additional work within existing projects, and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients
- Actively participate in and maintain a committee-level membership from a professional Landscape Architecture or technical society
- Perform other duties as requested
Benefits
- company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- paid time off including parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
