Mid-Career Landscape Architect

MKSK; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MKSK is seeking a talented mid‑career landscape architect in Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH. The role supports producing client-based deliverables, managing staff performance, and collaborating across offices to meet deadlines.

With a focus on belonging and professional collaboration, the position requires strong communication and autonomy to handle multiple projects in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional landscape architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce client-based deliverables and technical solutions for projects.
• Manage staff performance to ensure budget and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the team to meet deadlines.
• Lead firmwide activities and committees.
• Foster an inclusive workplace and belong for all.
• Coordinate across multiple offices and projects.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Staff management

Budget adherence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

D5

Job description

MKSK is an employee-owned planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm that excels in addressing economic, social, environmental, historical, and cultural challenges. With over 100 talented Landscape Architects and Urban Planners across 12 offices in 8 states, we create exceptional public places and spaces that inspire and thrive.

At MKSK, we offer competitive compensation, generous benefit offerings, and prioritize work-life balance. Currently, we are seeking a talented mid‑career landscape architect in Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH. Due to our team structure, we are open to employees in either of our studios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce outstanding client-based deliverables and technical solutions for each project.
• Provide proactive and consistent management of staff performance to ensure adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Empower individuals to serve our clients in a professional, productive, and collaborative manner.
• Collaborate with the team regularly to ensure deadlines are met.
• Take initiative for internal firmwide activities and committees.
• Ensure a workplace environment of belonging for all.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment across multiple offices.
• Exhibit a growing level of autonomy in managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, both internally and externally.
• Ability to produce exceptional deliverables based on client needs and technical solutions.
• Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and delegate project needs.
• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Preferred proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and D5

Education and Experience:

• 5-8 years of professional experience.

MKSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, appreciating the diverse strengths individuals from various backgrounds bring to our workplace.