Parks & Recreation Landscape Architect - Master Planner

Spicer Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision 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 is hiring a Landscape Architect for its Planning, Parks & Recreation service line in Michigan. The role involves leading landscape design projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams, and developing master plans for parks, historic sites, and municipal facilities.

The candidate should excel in public outreach and design visualization. We value licensure, strong communication, and the ability to manage diverse projects with attention to budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Ability to obtain Landscape Architecture licensure.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and relay project information to clients and project team.
• Research requirements and provide designs for unique projects.
• Plan and develop conceptual plans for projects.
• Develop final design and detail drawings.
• Create construction specifications and contract documents for bidding.
• Stay up-to-date with materials, technology, and regulations.
• Make changes during planning, design, and construction.
• Develop solutions to technical problems with landscape plans.
• Field check designs to ensure they meet intent.
• Assist clients in obtaining funding through grants.
• Develop master plans, reports, cost estimates and related documents.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Design skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

GIS

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Spicer Group is hiring a Landscape Architect for its Planning, Parks & Recreation service line in Michigan. The role involves leading landscape design projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams, and developing master plans for parks, historic sites, and municipal facilities.

The candidate should excel in public outreach and design visualization. We value licensure, strong communication, and the ability to manage diverse projects with attention to budgets and schedules.