Senior Landscape Architect

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Performance bonuses

Generous PTO and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Parental leave

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer 1

Flexible spending accounts

Prepaid legal services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex landscape projects that improve communities.

You will mentor designers, oversee client relationships, and coordinate with engineering, environmental, survey and planning teams to ensure integrated project delivery. This employee-owned firm emphasizes growth, collaboration, and design excellence, offering opportunities to shape parks, civic spaces, and land development while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect.
• 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, site design, or related consulting services preferred.
• Expertise in site planning, park and recreation facilities, streetscapes, urban design, and land development.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documentation, specifications, permitting, and QA/QC processes.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of complex landscape architecture projects.
• Develop conceptual designs, master plans, and technical design solutions.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and profitability.
• Serve as the primary client and stakeholder contact.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, survey, and planning teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Present designs to clients, municipalities, boards, and public groups.
• Oversee permitting, regulatory coordination, and approval processes.
• Conduct site investigations and evaluate construction-phase design solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Landscape Designers and Landscape Architects.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect

Job description

Ready to lead transformative projects that enhance communities and create a lasting impact? Join the team at Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., as a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the planning, design, and delivery of innovative projects that improve the places where people live, work, and gather.

As a technical and project leader, you'll oversee complex landscape architecture projects, mentor and develop talented designers, and uphold the highest standards of quality and design excellence. You'll play a key role in strengthening client relationships, driving project success, and contributing to the continued growth of our employee-owned firm.

What You’ll Gain:

• Leadership opportunities managing multidisciplinary teams and guiding project direction.
• Professional development through mentoring, business development, and client engagement.
• Impactful work designing parks, civic spaces, and land development projects that strengthen communities.

Goals & Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of complex landscape architecture projects.
• Develop conceptual designs, master plans, and technical design solutions.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and profitability.
• Serve as the primary client and stakeholder contact.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, survey, and planning teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Present designs to clients, municipalities, boards, and public groups.
• Oversee permitting, regulatory coordination, and approval processes.
• Conduct site investigations and evaluate construction-phase design solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Landscape Designers and Landscape Architects.

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect.
• 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, site design, or related consulting services preferred.
• Expertise in site planning, park and recreation facilities, streetscapes, urban design, and land development.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documentation, specifications, permitting, and QA/QC processes.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and mentoring skills.

Benefits

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in‑depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named a “Top Workplace” by the Journal Sentinel.

We offer a highly competitive compensation program and unique benefits, including:

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accountsFlexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm dedicated to helping local communities thrive. We provide innovative solutions in municipal infrastructure, water resources, GIS, and more, partnering with clients to deliver sustainable, cost-effective projects. Our employee ownership culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, making R/M a great place to build your career.

Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more.

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