Landscape Architect

Dekker•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dekker is hiring experienced landscape architects to lead the production of a wide variety of landscape projects, potentially across healthcare, multifamily housing, federal government, commercial, education (K–12 and higher education), parks, and other recreation facilities. Team members collaborate on project work and plan and develop landscape and site design aspects of assigned projects, including investigation, evaluation, technical work, and recommendations that meet client needs. They provide consultation and collaborate with project teams, independently apply advanced concepts and designs, delegate workflows and task assignments, and mentor less experienced design team members. The role also involves communicating project progress, accomplishments, challenges, and support needs. The position is hybrid, requires three days onsite, and is for applicants living in the Albuquerque, New Mexico metro area. Applicants must include a PDF portfolio or a portfolio link to be considered. Dekker offers competitive benefits and salary packages based on education and experience; details about benefit options are available on the company careers page.

Requirements

Active board licensure or progress toward licensure.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
At least 3 years of post-graduate, full-time landscape/site design experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time-management and project-management skills.
Extremely proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD and Land F/X.
Proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and related software.
Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and consultation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity.
Ability to translate client ideas into visual or tangible options using photos, sketches, drawings, or models.
Live in the Albuquerque, New Mexico metro area.
Include a PDF portfolio or portfolio link with the application.

Nice To Haves

SITES AP or LEED AP credential.
Revit proficiency.
General or advanced understanding of irrigation design, construction management, and business development efforts.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on project work and take on assigned responsibilities.
Plan and develop landscape and site design aspects of assigned projects, including investigation, evaluation, technical work, and design recommendations that meet client needs.
Provide consultation and collaborate with project teams on project planning, design, and coordination.
Independently apply advanced concepts and designs.
Carry out and delegate workflows and task assignments to project teams to meet project requirements.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced design team members.
Communicate project progress, accomplishments, challenges, and support needed to complete responsibilities.