Planning - Landscape Architect

HOK•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position that requires employees to come into our Midtown NYC office 3 days a week. The role involves designing, reviewing, and guiding planning projects, supporting internal team members and consultants. The Landscape Architect will manage landscape architecture projects, develop and review drawings, and contribute to design excellence and problem-solving. The position also requires incorporating Integrated Sustainable Design solutions, understanding the relationship between design and constructability, and participating in client relationship management. The role ensures adherence to HOK document standards and proper document archiving. Responsibilities include assisting with proposal preparation, participating in interviews and public presentations, and understanding intra-company agreements, contracts, and deliverables to meet HOK's project management standards. The position may involve mentoring and directing staff, proactively engaging staff, providing development opportunities, and actively promoting a collaborative and innovative culture while fostering a commitment to external and internal client service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 10 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
Registration with current license required.
LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.

Responsibilities

Designs, reviews and guides planning projects, supporting internal team members and consultants.
Designs and manages landscape architecture projects.
Develops, modifies and reviews drawings for landscape architecture projects.
Demonstrates creative thinking abilities and contributes to Firmwide design excellence and problem solving.
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
Demonstrates understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
Participates in managing client relationship.
Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
Assists in preparation of proposals; participates in interviews and public presentations.
Understands intra-company agreements, contracts and deliverables and assures HOK standards for project management are met.
May mentor and direct the work of staff.
Proactively engages staff and provides opportunities for development.
Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.