Senior Landscape Architect

SmithGroup • Houston, TX

105d • $90,000 - $106,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Houston office is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect who can contribute to project design and management, assist guiding a talented team of landscape designers, and help shape the future of our landscape architecture practice for the region.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban design or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Professional registration required. LEED AP preferred.
• The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others to share expertise and/or assist in winning work and project delivery.
• A track record of active participation in internal and/or external thought leadership activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful projects and advance our commitment to sustainable and people-centric design.
• Work in a collaborative, integrated environment, teaming with other design professionals from across the firm to compile data and prepare design solutions.
• Establish and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Direct team members and others in the application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines.
• Determine content of design presentations to client representatives and/or design review committees and present them.
• Participate in design meetings; conduct design work sessions and visioning, outreach and public forums.
• Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings.
• Visit construction sites and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
• Engage with Marketing and Business Development to effectively market our services.
• Foster relationships with both current and perspective clients.
• Recruit and mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 15 extra Fridays off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• Flex spending account
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree