Senior Landscape Architect

OHM•Livonia, MI

34d

About The Position

OHM Advisors is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect who is a pivotal leader that bridges high-level design vision with technical execution across the firm's diverse projects. Their core contribution involves leading complex, multidisciplinary projects-such as parks, public spaces, streetscapes, and green infrastructure initiatives-from initial concept through final construction. Beyond design, they act as key leaders by mentoring junior staff, cultivating strong client relationships, and actively participating in business development and project procurement to secure new work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or better in Landscape Architecture.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in Landscape Architecture.
Professional licensure in landscape architecture required
Experience practicing landscape architecture in Michigan and participation in professional organizations.
Experience working within financial management software to monitor project performance metrics.
Expert in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite.
Ability to lead project teams through all phases of design.
Ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, blueprints, contracts.
Ability to oversee the production of deliverables at all phases of design.
Drive to deliver high-quality landscape architecture and multi-disciplinary projects in a collaborative and creative environment.
Self-directed and able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
Work collaboratively as a member of a team to support project and interpersonal goals.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Lumion a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide project landscape architectural leadership through all phases, including design and technical construction documentation.
Familiarity with and ability to oversee the development of phase deliverables, including concept design, technical studies and reports, and construction drawings and specification development, including drawings, specifications, and opinions of probable cost is required.
Maintain expertise in local, state, and federal regulations for project development while staying abreast of industry best practices.
Lead the development of proposals, work plans, schedules, and budgets for projects.
Expertise in preparing discipline specific, as well as multidisciplinary project proposals at multiple scales desired.
Coordinate and collaborate with other OHM disciplines throughout the project to deliver an integrated design and engineering process.
Coordinate with subconsultants to establish contracts and manage communication and deliverable development.
Effectively communicate goals, alternatives, recommendations, and designs related to landscape architecture to the project team, client, and the public.
Manage and deliver both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary projects at a variety of scales, monitoring financial performance, project quality and team workload.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of project deliverables.
Work closely with Discipline and Geographic leaders, Clients, and project teams to deliver projects and problem-solve as issues arise.
Provide guidance to landscape architecture staff, fostering professional growth and quality work.
Provide landscape architecture leadership through all project phases, including design and technical construction documentation.
Work with discipline leadership to staff projects and monitor utilization levels.
Collaborate with Principals and geographic leadership to manage, mentor, and guide team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Collaborate with other discipline leaders to continue developing studio best practices and advance landscape architectural practice.