Landscape Architect III

Spicer Group; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation days

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Work-life balance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group in Michigan is seeking a Landscape Architect II to lead the planning, design, and delivery of outdoor environments, including parks and campuses. You will coordinate with clients, engineers, and planners, develop site plans, and produce construction documents while guiding teams to innovative, code-compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes sustainability, project management, and mentoring junior staff within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and state licensure.
• Several years of experience in landscape architecture with design leadership and project management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client coordination, and deliver design and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of outdoor environments such as parks, campuses, gardens, and recreational facilities.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, urban planners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals and codes.
• Prepare site plans, conceptual designs, and construction documents; ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Manage project budgets, proposals, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Oversee construction and ensure projects are executed per design plans.
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creativity

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Professional licensure in state of practice

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IIIPLANNING, PARKS & RECREATION SERVICE LINEPOSITION SUMMARYThe Landscape Architect III leads the planning, design, and delivery of outdoor environments, including parks, campuses, gardens, commercial centers, and recreational facilities. This role combines creative design, technical documentation, sustainable site planning, and project management to develop functional, aesthetically compelling, and code-compliant solutions. The position also supports client coordination, proposals, budgets, construction oversight, and mentoring of junior staff within multidisciplinary project teams.THE COMPANYSpicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC.Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:Competitive PayHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options401(k)-match programPaid HolidaysSick and Vacation DaysProfit SharingTuition ReimbursementProfessional DevelopmentExcellent Working ConditionsWork-Life BalanceFitness ReimbursementKEY RESPONSIBILITIESSenior landscape architect is responsible for planning and designing outdoor environments such as parks, campuses, gardens, commercial centers, and recreational facilities, ensuring functional, aesthetic, and sustainable outcomes Core duties include:Leading project teams and coordinating with clients, engineers, urban planners, and other stakeholdersPreparing site plans, conceptual designs, construction documents, and specifications while ensuring compliance with codes and regulationsConducting site assessments, analyzing design criteria, and integrating sustainable design principles into projectsManaging project budgets, proposals, contracts, and cost estimatesOverseeing construction and ensuring that the project is executed according to design plansMentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teamsPhysical presence is an essential function of this role. Occasional travel and attendance at evening meetings may be required. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.REQUIRED SKILLSSenior landscape architects need a combination of technical, creative, and interpersonal skills:Problem-solving and analytical skills to address design and site challengesCreativity for innovative landscape solutions and aesthetic designCommunication skills for client interaction, team coordination, and presenting design conceptsTechnical proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, and Adobe Creative SuiteProject management skills to oversee timelines, budgets, and deliverablesPOSITION QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA) or a related field is requiredProfessional licensure in the state of practice is mandatory to legally sign off on projectsSeveral years of experience in landscape architecture, including project management and design leadershipFOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com . EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled