Principal Landscape Architect

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will lead design efforts, mentor staff, and manage project delivery. With over 15 years of experience preferred, this role calls for strong leadership, technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years continuous experience in landscape architecture required.
• International experience in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia is preferable.
• Professional registration with CMLI, ASLA, or ALIA is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through all aspects of the design process.
• Work collaboratively with the master planning team.
• Provide design leadership and mentoring to the landscape studio staff.

Skills

Team-oriented

Collaborative approach

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Tools

BIM

Adobe Suites

Sketch Up

Rhino

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Landscape Architect to join our team! In this role you will get to work with a large and dynamic team of landscape architects, urban designers and master planners.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work collaboratively with the master planning team to develop design at a landscape master planning level.
• Provide design leadership and mentoring to the landscape studio staff.
• Manage projects through all aspects of the design process, specifically at the early design stages.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and manage the activities of sub-consultants for the delivery of projects.
• Assist the business development team in the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Demonstrate a team oriented and collaborative approach to landscape architecture within the design team.
• Demonstrate an expert understanding of the regional construction industry, local construction methods and their influence on design decisions.
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to quality design.
• Demonstrate solid communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess self-motivation, work part of the team but also have the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key design related computer programs such as BIM, Adobe suites and 3D modeling software such as Sketch Up and Rhino.
• Minimum sixteen (15+) years of continuous experience in landscape architecture. International experience in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia is preferable.
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited University or College program.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• A willingness to develop and further landscape architecture skills and techniques for the enhancement and efficiency of the team.
• Competent and proven planting design and horticultural knowledge.
• Possess professional registration, licensure or chartership with an internationally recognized professional association - CMLI / ASLA / ALIA.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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