Landscape Architect

A&E + SMA Design•Missoula, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A&E + SMA Design is expanding its landscape architecture talent and is looking for a creator and collaborator driven by a passion for building a better world and the joy of bringing new ideas to life. The firm is over 100 diversely talented professionals committed to client satisfaction, quality design, and improving the world around us. They develop creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project. This role is for an experienced landscape architect interested in working in a dynamic and collaborative environment alongside talented professionals.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a landscape architecture capacity required
Experience with commercial and residential design
Passion for design and landscape architecture, possessing an outstanding ability to communicate complex design ideas to audiences with varying degrees of design knowledge
Proficiency in AutoCAD for design and technical drafting, and experience in 3D modeling software such as SketchUp
Ability to hand sketch design solutions and conceptual ideas for presentations and coordination
Demonstrated experience working through entire project process from concept to construction completion
Experience participating in client meetings, including preparing presentation graphics
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Landscape Architectural licensure preferred
LEED or sustainability accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to a variety of different types of projects as the "in house" landscape architect
Work fluidly between studios assisting in multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
Provide technical expertise to generate documents for projects ranging in size and scope
Ensure quality control on all deliverables
Understands the fundamental relationships and contractual obligations between the designers, consultants, owner and contractors
Represents A&E + SMA Design in all client communications in regular intervals between all stages of the agreement and post-agreement activities
Execute client agreements with defined scope and schedule, educating clients about the defined terms
Schedule, attend, and record required meetings with clients, project team members, and stakeholder groups
Periodically travel for site visits, inspections, and client meetings
Maintain constant updates related to project completion, including schedule and billing milestones
Strive to innovate, learn, and improve, never settling for the status quo
Perform contract coordination and development of requirements and specifications
Explore innovative solutions for performative site design and infrastructural systems
Work effectively within a collaborative team environment and multi-disciplinary design teams
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing within studio needs

Benefits

Competitive salary package with full benefits
Annual bonuses
Generous paid personal leave
401K and Roth with profit sharing
Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)
$50,000 of group life insurance
Basic long-term care insurance
Health savings account
Employee wellness program
Opportunities for advancement
A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual staff retreat, happy hours, and holiday functions