Site Designer

LJC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

LJC Design & Engineering is seeking an experienced Site Designer to join our Landscape Architecture practice. You will lead a full range of assignments from concept through construction while maintaining high design quality and technical excellence.

We value self-motivated, collaborative professionals with strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite. Some nationwide travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site design.
• Professional Landscape Architect registration preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver landscape architecture projects from design concept through construction completion with high quality.
• Provide creative thinking and contribute to design advancement and problem-solving.
• Organize and deliver design documents and presentations, including renderings, plans, and perspectives.
• Organize and deliver construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including consultants, design-build contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in project document reviews and ensure adherence to firm standards and quality expectations.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and client presentations as needed.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the \"art and science of building,\" providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

LJC is seeking an experienced Site Designer to join our growing Landscape Architecture practice. In this role, you will be responsible for working on and leading a full range of assignments throughout all project phases, including proposal support, design, documentation, and construction administration.

We are looking for a well-rounded design professional who is self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of delivering projects from concept through construction while maintaining a high level of design quality and technical excellence.

The Specifics of the Role

• Deliver landscape architecture projects from design concept through construction completion while ensuring a consistent and high level of quality.
• Provide creative thinking and contribute to design advancement and problem-solving.
• Organize and deliver design documents and presentations, including high-quality renderings, plans, and perspectives.
• Organize and deliver construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including consultants, design-build contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in project document reviews and ensure adherence to firm standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and client presentations as needed.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site design.
• Professional Landscape Architect registration preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as SketchUp and Rhino preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – occasional travel will be part of the job.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects.

Why Clayco and LJC?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $68,000 - $72,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).