Landscape Architect and Project Manager

Design Workshop • CA

119d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

We seek licensed Landscape Architects with experience managing projects. Design Workshop Inc. is an internationally recognized firm focused on landscape architecture, urban design, community and regional planning, market analysis and strategic services. We believe that when environment, economics, art and community are combined in harmony with the dictates of the land and needs of society, magical places result-sustainable places of timeless beauty, significant value and enduring quality. Through a closely collaborative process at all levels, Design Workshop is dedicated to creating legacy projects for our clients, for society and for the well-being of our planet. Our pioneering efforts have been recognized with hundreds of awards from such organizations as the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Planning Association and the Urban Land Institute.

Requirements

• Four years (ideally 5-7 years) of demonstrated skill in site design, technical design documentation and construction observation experience.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Successful management of projects from conceptual design through completion of construction documents.
• Proven experience producing drawings and specifications from the schematic stage through construction observation.
• Self-motivated with the desire and ability to lead others in the design and construction documentation/construction observation process.
• Passionate about engaging and retaining clients.
• Ready to mentor less-experienced staff and build a strong studio-based culture.
• An undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program is required.
• Landscape Architecture Licensure is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a master’s degree or dual degrees in both landscape architecture and urban design, architecture or planning are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a firm-wide leadership capacity pursuing and implementing legacy work through exceptional design, project documentation, planning, business development, and/or project management.
• Provide landscape architecture, planning and project management services to a wide variety of private and public clients.
• Perform project manager or lead designer/planner role on projects of various scales.
• Support other project managers or designer/planners on large, complex projects.

Benefits

• Salary range of $75,000 - $95,000.
• ESOP company funded entirely by company contributions; employees participate in ownership.
• Annual pay-for-performance merit increases.
• Discretionary bonus payouts based on the firm's profitability.
• Professional advancement awards.
• Comprehensive health, wealth and well-being benefits including employer paid medical plans with health savings account (HSA) options.
• Dental and eyecare coverage.
• Life, disability and pet insurances.
• 401K plan with a 5% company match.
• Personal time-off benefits including financial support for volunteer efforts and the pursuit of professional memberships/certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees