Senior Landscape Architect

Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead exciting park development projects. This full-time role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, and interacting with the community through public meetings. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or horticulture and at least three years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing public spaces and making a positive impact on the community. If you're passionate about landscape design and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or horticulture.
• 3 years of experience in landscape architecture or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple park development projects and ensures timely delivery.
• Creates project scope, estimates, and maintains documentation.
• Interacts with the public and oversees construction projects.

Skills

Project Management

Public Interaction

Landscape Architecture

Horticulture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Landscape Architect role at City of Kansas City, MO.

Full-time position available with the Parks and Recreation Department, Planning and Engineering Division, located at 4600 E 63rd St.

Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects related to park development, project management, and/or repairs and improvements for parks, aquatic facilities, trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, and parks jurisdictional streets.
• Ensures all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develops project scope and estimate; manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs.
• Reports and escalates to management as needed.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
• Manages grant projects.
• Interacts with the public via public meetings.
• Designs or hires design consultant teams; bids and provides project oversight during construction.
• Uses AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or horticulture and 3 years of responsible experience in the practices of landscape architecture, horticulture or related.

Other Information

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, including providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post-offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration