Associate + Senior Landscape Architect

DTJ DESIGN, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced designer to join their Community Design Studio as an Associate-level Senior Project + Entitlements Manager. This role involves managing diverse projects, including large-scale master planning and community design, while also mentoring a talented team. The firm fosters a vibrant and supportive atmosphere, encouraging creativity and collaboration. With a focus on delivering exceptional spaces that enhance quality of life, this position offers exciting career opportunities and a pathway to leadership within a multi-discipline firm. Join a team that values hard work, laughter, and community engagement!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

Matching 401(k)

2 weeks PTO

6 days Sick Leave

Seven paid holidays

Fun work environment

Community engagement programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project and entitlement management.
• Expertise in managing community design projects and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead community design projects for private and public clients.
• Mentor and develop talented designers in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Project Management

Entitlement Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban Design

Job description

DTJ DESIGN (DTJ) is an award-winning international design firm based in Boulder, Denver, Austin, and Atlanta, known for integrating landscape and challenging topography with the built environment. DTJ has a diverse portfolio at various scales, demonstrating our depth and capabilities with community design, residential communities, planned environments, parks and open space, resort and hospitality, themed entertainment, urban regeneration, and mixed-use places across a wide range of geographies.

At DTJ, we push the limits of design. We strategize and explore. We work hard and laugh hard. And we help our clients “Experience Creativity” at every turn. DTJ provides a vibrant, supportive, and integrated atmosphere for designers to excel within a collaborative studio of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners. Join our team of epic creators!

About the role:

DTJ is seeking an experienced designer to join our team as an Associate-level Senior Project + Entitlements Manager within our Community Design Studio. This position is available at either our Austin, TX, or Boulder/Denver, CO locations. The selected candidate will work on a diverse range of projects for both private and public clients. These projects may include large-scale master planning, community design, site-specific planning, entitlements, and civic/urban design.

As a leadership role within our studio, this position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while mentoring and helping to develop talented, driven designers.

Our Community Design Studio creates exceptional places that seamlessly blend storytelling with the built environment. Through a collaborative design process, we craft meaningful spaces that are thoughtfully shaped to deliver unforgettable experiences and enhance the quality of life for all who engage with them.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field in design.
• 12+ years of professional experience, with at least 6 years focused on project and entitlement management in community design.
• Expertise in managing community design projects, including entitlement and approval processes for residential, resort, civic, and mixed-use developments.
• Strong project management and entitlement coordination skills, with experience navigating approvals and managing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and client goals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to clients and regulatory bodies.
• Licensure or certification is optional but encouraged.

Future opportunities may include significant participation in marketing and business development. This position is a potential track to studio, office, and firm leadership for motivated and talented individuals.

Why Work at DTJ - "Experience Culture" Design:

• Competitive compensation with an excellent benefit package
• Profit sharing, matching 401(k), 2 weeks PTO, with the option of purchasing additional time, 6 days Sick Leave + seven paid holidays.
• Fun, Connecting and Great Work Environment
• Work Hard/Laugh Hard: We love social gatherings and goofing around!
• We give back to our communities through our “Experience Compassion program
• Most importantly, DTJ offers exciting career opportunities working in a multi-discipline firm with great advancement opportunities.

Application Requirements:

*All applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for this role.

The pay range for this role is:

95,000 - 125,000 USD per year (Austin, TX)