Landscape Architect

McGill Associates, PA; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking a Mid-Senior level Landscape Architect to manage projects and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in landscape architecture, including planning and design of communities and parks. Responsibilities include project management, business development, and preparation of deliverables. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and generous benefits are offered to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance

Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays

A vehicle provided for job duties

Company cell phone

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience as a Landscape Architect.
• Registration as a Landscape Architect is required.
• Ability to lead presentations in public and private settings.

Responsibilities

• Master planning through detailed design activities as project manager.
• Mentoring and technical oversight of junior staff.
• Preparation/review of deliverables including reports and plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Adobe Design Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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McGill is a consulting engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1984. We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success. Compensation, benefits, and paid time off help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance and we are proud to offer competitive salary and bonuses and a generous benefit package.

Responsibilities

• Master planning through detailed design activities as both a project manager and project contributor.
• Mentoring and technical oversight of junior and mid-level staff.
• Business development activities including but not limited to networking, preparation of proposals, interviewing, and negotiating fees.
• Preparation/review of deliverables including reports, cost estimates, renderings, plans and specifications.
• Miscellaneous tasks as required to assist the project team.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Serves on Committees and Teams as requested by management.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in landscape architecture from an accredited University or College.
• 5-8 years of professional experience as a Landscape Architect including experience with planning and design of communities, parks, streetscapes, and other similar project types.
• Registration as a Landscape Architect is required.
• Ability to lead presentations in both public and private settings. Experience with leading projects through a design review, entitlement or other similar public approval process is highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience with industry software applications (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Design Suite, and all Microsoft Office programs).
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Some travel will be required to undertake the job duties described above. Travel may be planned or on an immediate basis and the candidate will need to be flexible in meeting project deadlines.
• Land and site planning design experience highly preferred
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; aptitude for detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays
• A vehicle will be provided to perform job duties
• Company cell phone
  
  

McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associate’s facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the firm.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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