Senior Landscape Architect/Designer, Project Manager (Full-Time)

HT HARVEY & ASSOCIATE•Los Gatos, CA

1d•$98,500 - $112,000•Hybrid

About The Position

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm based in Northern California, is looking for a collaborative and creative senior designer to join the landscape architecture group in our San Francisco Bay Area office (Los Gatos, Santa Clara County). This position is full-time and can accommodate a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of remote and in-office work. This is not a remote position, as work in the office is anticipated at least twice per week, and client project site visits will be required. The anticipated pay range for this position is $98,500—$112,000 annually. Actual compensation within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The leaders in our landscape architecture group have unparalleled experience designing habitat restoration, open space, park, trail, and ecology-driven campus projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The team is highly collaborative, fostering a strong culture of mentorship and support, learning from each other as well as from H. T. Harvey restoration, wildlife, botany and wetland, and aquatic ecologists. The landscape architecture group’s work focuses on restoring native habitats and creating nature experiences in open space, park, and business campus settings that are both engaging and educational. For example, our team: Spearheads the planning and design of a 9-acre park on the San Francisco Bay shoreline. The future park will encompass new tidal marsh and transition zone habitats and educate visitors about sea level rise and Bay ecology. Plays a key role in planning of outdoor spaces on business campuses, including design and construction oversight for native landscapes and multi-modal paths. Assists the City of San Jose’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services with planning, monitoring, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of mitigation projects. Collaborates with restoration ecologists and hydrologists to design a 100+ acre riparian floodplain and California sycamore restoration site. Senior staff will mentor you, help you expand your landscape design skills, and develop project management skills. You’ll also have opportunities to work with H. T. Harvey ecologists to build your understanding of the habitats and species in the areas where we work. As a member of our landscape architecture group, the types of work you’ll contribute to include: Analyzing site conditions, developing conceptual designs and construction documents. Creating graphic plans and sections to support the ecological basis of design and planning for public access, creek, marsh and wetland restoration. Assisting with construction period services, including site visits and contractor coordination. Assisting restoration, wildlife, and plant ecologists with field work, including conducting field surveys and long-term monitoring of restoration sites. Project managers will also develop proposals, help build and manage client relationships, and serve as a liaison with project partners, agency contacts, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

Academic degree in landscape architecture (MLA preferred)
5-10 years of design experience in a professional setting.
Experience designing parks and urban environments is a must (e.g., paving, plazas, boardwalks, custom furnishings, tree wells/rooting volumes, interpretive elements, etc.)
A keen design sense
Understanding of and interest in ecological processes and habitat design in wildland and developed contexts.
Prior experience collaborating with scientific experts and conveying ecological approaches into the design process
Well-versed and efficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
Adept at hand rendering
Strong technical skills at all phases of design and construction, with demonstrated experience of implemented projects:
Development of design concepts and preparation of presentation-quality graphics and illustrations
Preparation of detailed construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Construction oversight/administration, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and observation of the contractor’s work
Demonstrated experience preparing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets and tracking them through project completion.
History of working on multiple complex projects concurrently.
Prior experience coordinating with clients, project team partners, and subconsultants.
Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff.
High comfort level in running meetings, giving presentations, and leading client interactions.
Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations.
Occasionally walk on varied terrain and work in inclement weather.
Make a steadfast commitment to following best practices for field safety.

Nice To Haves

3D modeling experience is a plus (Sketchup, Revit, AutoCAD Civil3D)

Responsibilities

Analyzing site conditions, developing conceptual designs and construction documents.
Creating graphic plans and sections to support the ecological basis of design and planning for public access, creek, marsh and wetland restoration.
Assisting with construction period services, including site visits and contractor coordination.
Assisting restoration, wildlife, and plant ecologists with field work, including conducting field surveys and long-term monitoring of restoration sites.
Developing proposals, helping build and manage client relationships, and serving as a liaison with project partners, agency contacts, and project stakeholders.
Preparing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets and tracking them through project completion.
Coordinating with clients, project team partners, and subconsultants.
Supervising, training, and mentoring staff.
Running meetings, giving presentations, and leading client interactions.

Benefits

Generous benefit package
Bonus plan
Health insurance (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans)
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options
100% of premiums covered for employee's medical plan
50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children
Dental coverage at no cost to the employee
Vision coverage at no cost to the employee
401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
33% employer match on 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
401(k) and Roth 401(k) catch up plan with employer match
9 company holidays
Accrued paid vacation / personal and sick leave time
Support for participation in external training and certification programs
Support for attendance at conferences and workshops
Support for membership in and engagement with scientific and professional associations
Presentation, poster, and publication bonuses
Flexible schedule options