Principal Landscape Architect

RICK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to lead innovative projects in the San Diego area. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the landscape of communities through creative design and strategic planning. With a commitment to professional growth, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where your skills will flourish. You will oversee project management, engage with clients, and contribute to business development initiatives. Join a team that values environmental responsibility and community enrichment while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Your expertise will make a significant impact in this dynamic field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Higher Education Benefits

Company Events

Holiday Parties

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in landscape architecture.
• Proven success in business development and client relationships.
• California registration required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage project schedules.
• Prepare cost estimates and contracts.
• Engage with clients and public agencies.

Skills

Business Development

Landscape Construction Documents

CAD

Photoshop

Sketch-Up

Design and Construction Administration

Management and Supervisory Skills

Accounting Principles

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

CAD Software

Photoshop

Sketch-Up

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Award-winning, multi-disciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm with a 68-year history of enriching communities throughout San Diego and the western United States is in search of an experienced Landscape Architect for a management level position.

With more than 400 employees, this multi-disciplinary engineering firm offers a full range of services from initial planning through concept development, final designs and plans, and implementation. We empower the careers and personal growth goals of our team members through a collaborative work environment, access to up-to-date technology tools, continued training and education, and a corporate culture that values the individual and embraces community philanthropy and environmental responsibility.

Join us and thrive!

Qualifications

Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture with fifteen plus (15+) years of relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated success in business development
• Excellent working knowledge of landscape construction documents
• Proficient experience with CAD, Photoshop, and Sketch-Up
• Ability to demonstrate strong design and construction administration skills
• Independent thought and decision-making capability
• Possess management and supervisory skills
• Working knowledge of accounting principals
• Adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients and public agencies as well as in-house professional peers
• Local experience strongly preferred
  
  
  

California registration is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of staff (including daily assignments of work, review of work, quality control)
• Ability to prepare cost estimates
• Assist in graphic presentations
• Understanding of design principles
• Management of project schedules and budgets
• Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Significant client and public-agency interactions
• Manage large and complex projects
  
  
  

Business Development Responsibilities

• Increase brand recognition and financial growth
• Preparation of public proposals including project vision and approach
• Maximize client contacts throughout the development industry
• Attend conferences, meetings and industry events
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task
• Develop goals for business growth and ensure they are met
• Ability to be proactive and flourish with minimal guidance
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Excellent salary and generous benefits, including opportunities for signing bonuses (depending on abilities and level of experience)
• Additional compensation offered with bonus potential.
• Excellent career opportunities in the San Diego region for motivated candidates
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K match, Life and Disability Insurance as well as Personal Leave
• Higher Education Benefits
• Company Events, Holiday Parties,
• Team Building Activities
  
  
  

RICK Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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