Landscape Architect

KZF Design; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional Development Support

Collaborative, Inclusive Work Culture

Recognition as one of Cincinnati’s Top 100 Places to Work

Job summary

A multidisciplinary design firm in Cincinnati is seeking a Landscape Architect for a full-time position. This role involves managing landscape architecture projects, preparing design and construction documents, and fostering a collaborative work culture. The ideal candidate should have expertise in landscape architecture, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and excellent communication skills. Join this recognized firm to contribute to impactful community spaces while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape architecture with an emphasis on park facilities and urban design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Landscape Architecture design, production, and management.
• Prepare design studies and construction documents.
• Coordinate work across disciplines.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Enscape

Job description

Overview

About KZF Design KZF Design is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm proudly recognized as one of Cincinnati’s Top 100 Places to Work since 2021. We are passionate about creating spaces that serve, inspire, and strengthen communities. Join a team where your voice matters and your work makes a difference.

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45202

Department: Landscape Architecture

Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Keeping KZF’s Design for Better Futures
• Help our clients achieve their goals
• Assume the “day-to-day” responsibility for all Landscape Architecture Design, Production & Management
• Prepare Landscape Architecture design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis
• Conduct field investigations as required to understand project requirements
• Coordinate Landscape Architecture work with other discipline work
• Prepare Landscape Architecture design and construction document drawings and direct Landscape Architecture support staff as required
• Prepare outline and final construction document specifications
• Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project scopes
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of landscape architecture design quality control process; provide or delegate review of all landscape architecture design for technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail.
• Participate in value engineering; attend project team meetings
• Assist with construction administration, review shop drawings, prepare construction submittals, participate in construction site observation, prepare Request for Information (RFI) responses, work with the construction administration department and other team members to resolve construction issues in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Capable and experienced in all areas of Landscape Architecture with an emphasis on park facilities, urban design, campus planning, public ROW improvements, public facilities, site grading, and site layout and parking improvements.
• Experience producing site/landscape documents in an A/E firm
• Experience using client design standards
• Proficient using AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working in teams
• Comfortable with a wide range of project types
• Proactive and assertive in problem solving
• Comfortable with making group presentations
• Experience providing marketing and project interview support
• Good written and oral communications skills; good client skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD and Revit
• Civil 3D
• Enscape

Why Join KZF Design?

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Commitment to design excellence and community impact

Benefits

• 🏥 Medical & Dental Insurance
• 💼 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• 📅 Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 📚 Professional Development Support
• 🤝 Collaborative, Inclusive Work Culture
• 🏆 Recognition as one of Cincinnati’s Top 100 Places to Work since 2021

This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the downtown Cincinnati office multiple days a week, subject to change according to company policy. KZF offers flexibility in setting hours to balance work and personal life.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (if applicable) to www.kzf.com/careers

EEO Statement: KZF Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.