Landscape Architect/Project Manager

McGill Associates, PA; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill Associates is seeking a seasoned Landscape Architect to lead design and project management for community, parks, and streetscapes. You will mentor staff, contribute to proposals, and help grow client relationships.

Required are a Bachelor's or Master's in landscape architecture, 5–8 years of professional experience, and licensure as a Landscape Architect. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills, plus proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Design Suite, and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university or college.
• 5–8 years of professional experience as a Landscape Architect including planning and design of communities, parks, streetscapes, and similar project types.
• Registration as a Landscape Architect is required.
• Ability to lead presentations in public and private settings; design review process experience is highly desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Design Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Some travel may be required for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Master planning through detailed design activities as both a project manager and contributor.
• Mentoring and technical oversight of junior and mid-level staff.
• Business development activities including networking, proposal prep, interviews, and fee negotiations.
• Preparation and review of deliverables such as reports, cost estimates, renderings, plans, and specifications.
• Other duties as assigned and participation on committees or teams.
• Travel may be planned or on an urgent basis to meet deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Teamwork

Writing

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or master's in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Adobe Design Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays

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 Associates 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.