Senior Landscape Architect — Parks & Planning Lead

Spicer Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spicer Group, based in Michigan, seeks a Landscape Architect III to lead planning and design of parks, campuses, and recreational facilities. The role emphasizes coordination with multidisciplinary teams, client engagement, and high-quality documentation.

The candidate will drive sustainable site planning, manage budgets and timelines, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• Licensure in the state of practice mandatory to sign off on projects.
• Several years of landscape architecture experience, including project management and design leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and coordinate with clients, engineers, urban planners and stakeholders.
• Prepare site plans, conceptual designs, construction documents and specs ensuring code compliance.
• Conduct site assessments and integrate sustainable design principles.
• Manage project budgets, proposals, contracts and cost estimates.
• Oversee construction and ensure adherence to plans; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Creativity

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Professional licensure (state)

Several years of experience in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Spicer Group, based in Michigan, seeks a Landscape Architect III to lead planning and design of parks, campuses, and recreational facilities. The role emphasizes coordination with multidisciplinary teams, client engagement, and high-quality documentation.

The candidate will drive sustainable site planning, manage budgets and timelines, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.