Landscape Architect/Urban Designer

Orchard Hiltz & Mccliment Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Profit sharing

FSAs / Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with employer match

Professional association membership

Tuition & Certification reimbursement

Volunteer service leave

Life insurance (100% employer-paid)

Short & long-term disability

Job summary

OHM Advisors is seeking a Landscape Architect/Urban Designer who leads complex, multidisciplinary projects—parks, public spaces, streetscapes, and green infrastructure—bridging design vision with technical execution.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture with 5–7 years' experience; licensure is preferred or pursued. Experience in Tennessee and with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite is required; Lumion a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 5–7 years of experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Licensure preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience in Tennessee and involvement in professional organizations.
• Experience with financial management software to monitor project performance.
• Expert in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite; Lumion a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architectural design through all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for project development.
• Assist with proposals, work plans, schedules, and budgets; prepare multidisciplinary proposals.
• Coordinate with OHM disciplines for integrated design and engineering processes.
• Manage subconsultants and project communications.
• Present goals, alternatives, and designs to clients and the public.

Skills

Project leadership

Ordinance interpretation

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Professional licensure preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Lumion

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.

With the singular mission ofAdvancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

OHM Advisors is seeking a Landscape Architect/Urban Designer who is a pivotal leader that bridges high-level design vision with technical execution across the firm’s diverse projects. Their core contribution involves leading complex, multidisciplinary projects—such as parks, public spaces, streetscapes, and green infrastructure initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Provide project landscape architectural leadership through all phases
• Maintain expertise in local, state, and federal regulations for project development while staying abreast of industry best practices.
• Assist with proposals, work plans, schedules, and budgets for projects. Expertise in preparing discipline specific, as well as multidisciplinary project proposals at multiple scales desired.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other OHM disciplines throughout the project to deliver an integrated design and engineering process.
• Coordinate with subconsultants to establish contracts and manage communication and deliverable development.
• Effectively communicate goals, alternatives, recommendations, and designs related to landscape architecture to the project team, client, and the public.
• Work with a team to deliver both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary projects at a variety of scales, monitoring financial performance, project quality and team workload.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of project deliverables.
• Work closely with Discipline and Geographic leaders, Clients, and project teams to deliver projects and problem-solve as issues arise.
• Collaborate with other discipline leaders to continue developing studio best practices and advance landscape architectural practice.

Education, Experience, & Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree or better in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Professional licensure in landscape architecture preferred, or actively working toward licensure.
• Experience practicing landscape architecture in Tennessee and participation in professional organizations.
• Experience working within financial management software to monitor project performance metrics.
• Expert in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite. Familiarity with Lumion is a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to lead project teams.
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, blueprints, contracts.
• Ability to oversee the production of deliverables at all phases of design.
• Drive to deliver high-quality landscape architecture and multi-disciplinary projects in a collaborative and creative environment.
• Self-directed and able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team to support project and interpersonal goals.

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.