Arlington Landscape Architecture + Planning Studio Lead
About The Position
Langan is seeking a Landscape Architecture + Planning Studio Lead to join its collaborative studio in Arlington, Virginia. The position manages all aspects of planning, design, and permitting for landscape architecture, land development, and planning projects, applying broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices. The role may contribute to projects involving waterfront design, urban revitalization and streetscapes, smart growth planning, community design, retail and commercial site planning, healthcare and university campuses, rooftop gardens, green infrastructure, and brownfield redevelopment. The Studio Lead will help grow and shape Langan’s Landscape Architecture + Planning practice through design leadership, business development, client relationship building, and mentorship. The position also manages project delivery, staff, budgets, schedules, and client pursuits. Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Applicants should provide a portfolio of work samples.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- Professional landscape architect license.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Project management experience and the ability to grow, lead, and cultivate staff.
- Experience participating in business development, developing new clients, and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
- Ability to interact effectively with senior firm leaders, coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Experience in report and proposal writing, billing, and budgeting.
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Provide a portfolio of work samples with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- LEED AP or AICP certification.
- Knowledge of local, city, county, and state land use processes and regulations is strongly preferred.
- Passion for design excellence and creating inspiring places in urban environments.
- Entrepreneurial demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and permitting of landscape architecture, land development, and planning projects.
- Lead the preparation and modification of project reports, specifications, plans, and designs.
- Mentor, train, and motivate staff; supervise, review, and approve project staff work.
- Plan, schedule, and develop task and project budgets; prepare progress reports and draft change orders.
- Manage multiple projects and tasks within specified budgets, schedules, and deadlines; monitor project budgets, schedules, and timelines and minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget.
- Participate in identifying and pursuing new clients, prepare proposals, develop additional work within existing projects, and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients.
- Maintain committee-level membership in a professional landscape architecture or technical society.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Travel as required by business needs and project assignments.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid pregnancy disability leave.
- 401(k)/Roth plan 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.
- Up to 20 days of paid vacation, 10 days of paid sick time, and 10 paid holidays; eligibility and actual time off may vary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
