Landscape Architecture Lead LOS ANGELES , California
Description
Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our landscape architects create inspired spaces that reflect context and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.
We are seeking a Landscape Architecture Lead to join our Community Development Team. The successful candidate will work directly with the Community Development practice, including Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering disciplines, and Business Lines. This role will be tasked with building a practice and will lead assignments across disciplines, seek and position Stantec for new pursuits, manage assignments, provide critical urban and landscape architecture design experience, and interact with existing and prospective clients with exemplary communication skills and a strategic and design-oriented perspective.
In this role, you will work in a team environment and lead the planning and design of parks and recreation facilities; bicycle, pedestrian, and multiuse trails; sports and athletic facilities; healthcare, urban infill, corporate, and educational campuses; as well as master-planned communities including mixed-use and transit-oriented developments. This role will
Our office is a fast-paced, client-centered, multi-disciplinary environment combining in-house planners, engineers, and landscape architects. Stantec is the place where opportunity, great ideas and rewarding careers happen.
Your Key Responsibilities
Will be tasked with building a Landscape Architecture practice in Los Angeles
Pursuit identification and team lead in procuring new assignments
Client relationships and client-facing responsibility on key assignments
Project development through relationships, vision, and leveraging in-house expertise and client position
Project scoping and concept through construction phase project management
Site analysis and design concept development including oversight of digital and hand-illustrated deliverables suitable to communicate design intent to clients and staff
Oversight of design development and construction documentation for interdisciplinary assignments
Oversight and leadership on analysis, design reports and master plan level graphics and narratives
Design and thought leadership pertaining to public realm and infrastructure in urban environments
Staff mentorship and inter-office collaboration throughout the Pacific Region
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Possess extensive experience with public sector agencies and private sectors in major Southern California Cities and Counties, specifically in LA County
Demonstrated responsibility, maturity, and commitment to a team driven environment are key capabilities, including an ability to communicate effectively, lead teams, develop strong internal relationships, and foster a culture of collaboration
Desire and the ability to lead and contribute on multiple levels within the design process
Demonstrated effectiveness in building and maintaining client relationships; Proven ability to translate those relationships into winning new work opportunities
Conduct presentations and project interviews
Excellent creative and critical thinking skills
Ability to integrate sustainability in all aspects of planning and design
Well-versed in local, regional, and national trends in planning, landscape architecture and urban design
Ability to successfully scope and deliver multi-disciplinary projects
Excellent verbal and presentation skills
Understanding of graphic applications (either hand or digital) including AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
High-level understanding and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, LandFX, Sketch-Up, or similar platforms at a supervisory level of effectiveness
Possesses excellent time management skills and has a thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources
Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and how they apply to design projects
Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program.
Minimum of 15 years of experience.
Licensure as a Landscape Architect in California.
Candidate’s work experience should demonstrate appropriate level of responsibility, work group leadership skills, business development, understanding of the long-term view in building client relationships, superior customer service and communication skills both written and graphic.
You will work in an open-concept office setting. Local travel will be required for attending client or public meetings, scoping new assignments, and participating in internal meetings with staff in Community Development and across all business lines.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job; other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on the talents of each other, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Primary Location : United States-California-Los Angeles
Job : Landscape Architect
Organization : BC-2042 Community Development-US West
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Manager
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 12, 2021, 2:39:41 PM
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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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