Landscape Architect (Hybrid)

Browning Day; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Browning Day is seeking a mid to senior-level Landscape Architect to contribute creativity and skills to diverse projects. The role involves sustainable design, project management, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in landscape architecture, effective communication skills, and a passion for creating community spaces. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental insurance

Company paid disability and life insurance

401k retirement plan with 3% contribution

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of typical professional experience.
• Licensed Landscape Architect or working toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Incorporates sustainable design solutions into all projects.
• Mentors and directs less-experienced staff.
• Maintains positive client relationships throughout the project.

Skills

Results oriented

Creative talent

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field to Landscape Architecture

Master’s degree or comparable work experience

Tools

MS Office

Deltek Vantagepoint

Affinity Photo

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D rendering software

Job description

At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types within civic, cultural, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and the workplace. Our success is based on the client's vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners, and support staff who play a part in solving complex design problems. We are seeking a mid to senior-level Landscape Architect who will add their skills and creativity to our diverse projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Incorporates and considers sustainable design solutions into all projects.
• Executes the overarching design of a project per the Browning Day design process.
• Impacts all phases of design, documentation, specifications, and construction administration.
• Uses technical knowledge, communication, and coordination skills to meet project requirements.
• Opportunities to mentor and direct the work of less-experienced staff.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Supports project quality, schedules, and overall performance with the firm’s other disciplines.
• Oversees communication with support staff, other disciplines, vendors, and contractors, as needed, to ensure coordination of information.
• Provides regular status updates to the Project Manager and Studio Director and, when appropriate, the Principal-in-Charge.
• Promotes innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, safe, and code compliant, while meeting the intended outcome of the project.
• Maintains positive client relationships throughout the project.
• Advises on design schedule, fee development, and consultant team makeup in conjunction with the Project Manager, as requested.
• Oversees programming efforts, including due diligence, information gathering, site inventory and analysis of existing conditions, while also identifying opportunities and constraints.
• Assists with documentation and timely distribution of all meeting notes to the project team.
• Selects and specifies appropriate materials and associated details.
• Provides quality-focused mentorship and feedback during each phase of the project.
• Participates in the construction administration phase by responding to RFIs, ASIs, and shop drawings, and being involved in field site reviews and reports.
• Implements Browning Day standards for all project deliverables and processes.
• Responsibilities may vary based on experience, interests, and business needs.
• Other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Results oriented with a passion for creating community spaces and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.
• Displays creative talent in the communication of complex conceptual design ideas.
• Proven ability to achieve the following:
  • Foster mutual trust and confidence by developing relationships.
  • Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and provide high-quality results.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Meet and manage stated project schedules and budgets.
• An advanced knowledge of the following:
  • All zoning codes, ADA/FHA/accessibility requirements, and applicable codes pertaining to site design considerations.
  • Site finishes, lighting, and signage required to carry out the design intent.
  • Design principles involved in the development of technical plans, drawings, models, industry best practices, design techniques, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer appropriateness
• Prefer a proficient level of experience in the following:
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Financial tracking software (Deltek Vantagepoint)
  • Preferred knowledge of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher
  • SketchUp, AutoCAD, and 3D rendering software (Lumion)
• Satisfactory background screening.
• A Licensed Landscape Architect (or working toward licensure in agreed timeline).
• Bachelor’s degree in related field to Landscape Architecture is required.
• Master’s degree or comparable work experience is a plus.
• Experience in master planning and urban design is a plus.
• Typical professional experience of 7-10+ years

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Full-time position with a competitive salary and paid time off.
• Health, vision, dental and other supplemental insurance.
• Company paid disability (long and short-term) and life insurance.
• A 3% contribution to a 401k retirement plan with no vesting period.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• Hybrid remote work environment with flexible schedule.

Browning Day believes that diversity drives innovation and collaboration. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs.