Planning - Sr Landscape Architect

HOK•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for designing and managing landscape architecture projects, ensuring design quality, and developing creative design concepts. The position emphasizes a holistic and integrated approach to design, focusing on high-performing, sustainable solutions and promoting HOK's design reputation. The Sr Landscape Architect will also be involved in client relations, business development, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 13 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
Registration with current license required.
LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in landscape architecture may also be required.

Responsibilities

Designs and manages planning projects.
Guides internal teams and consultants towards firmwide design excellence and problem solving.
Designs and manages landscape architecture projects.
Responsible for the design quality of work.
Develops solutions to design problems.
Originates and develops creative design concepts and the design documents during the design development phase.
Demonstrates creative thinking abilities and contributes to Firmwide design excellence and problem solving.
Follows a holistic and integrated approach to design focusing on creating high performing sustainable solutions.
Responsible for conceptual design excellence; initiates project design and idea discussions.
Responsible for promoting and maintaining HOK’s design reputation.
Effectively listens and responds to client goals and offers excellent solutions and service.
Maintains strong communication and relations with other HOK practices and resources.
Continually contributes to the upgrade of the design process, working collaboratively with designers from other disciplines.
Designs, develops, modifies and reviews drawings for landscape architecture projects.
Demonstrates reliable understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
Assist in the preparation of proposals; participates in interviews and public presentations.
Participates in marketing and business development opportunities.
Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
Oversees design team or less experienced designers to ensure design intent.
Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff and may participate in professional development reviews.
Participates in interviews and the recruiting of professional staff.
Proactively engages staff and provides opportunities for development.
Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.