Senior Landscape Architect

Spalding DeDecker is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our growing Landscape Design Team. In this position, the Senior Landscape Architect leads their own landscape architecture projects. The ideal team member will be able to participate in all aspects of work such as proposal writing, developing fees, creating project schedules, and performing other tasks related to proposal submission; and design, rendering, construction documentation and specifications, creating opinions of probable costs, grant writing, planning reports, permitting, site plan approvals, bidding, construction administration, and other project aspects like overseeing project schedules, managing project work tasks, organizing their own work load, and delegating to other staff. This person will also be comfortable with and capable of coordinating and interacting with clients, other consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and other people involved with our projects.

Experience should be in the field of landscape architecture or related disciplinesincluding but not limited to, landscape architecture, planning, horticulture, environmental and sustainable principles, and other related disciplines.

Spalding DeDecker, an employee-owned surveying and civil engineering firm is celebrating 70 years in business - because of our employees. We look to hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance; each member of our team can grow as far each of their abilities will take them!

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed in Michigan, or able to get a reciprocal license.
• Work experience in landscape architecture and/or related fields.
• Proficiency in: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Other software proficiency will also be considered.
• 10+ years of experience within the Landscape Architecture field
• Working knowledge of landscape and native plants in the Midwest region.
• Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for design and graphics (AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Sketchup, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Orientation toward teamwork and collaboration.
• Willingness to perform work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Job requires being cooperative with others and displaying a good-natured, positive attitude.
• Ability to creatively solve problems, persistently complete assigned tasks efficiently, and exercise sound business judgment.
• Professional accomplishments
• Preferred Experience in Awards, Memberships, and Business Development, including:
• Professional Memberships
• Awards
• Other Organization Memberships
• Presentations
• Published Materials
• Speaker Engagements
• Business Development examples

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with staff on the design packages for projects such as all sized park master planning and development, healthcare facilities, regional trails, urban plazas, residential developments, large commercial centers, and corporate campuses.
• Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
• Integrate existing and proposed land features and structures into designs.
• Prepare plans using CAD software.
• Selects appropriate materials for use in landscape designs.
• Analyze environmental reports on land conditions, such as drainage and energy usage.
• Prepare landscape plans, site plans, hardscape details, construction drawings and specifications, site analysis, and presentation graphics.
• Coordinate the preparation of project drawings, exhibits, and calculations with other engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Communicate with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to the project.
• Manages time effectively, organizes, and works on multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Travel will be as needed dependent upon project locations. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
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Spalding DeDecker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage minority applicants to ensure a diverse and well-balanced workforce.

Spalding DeDecker is a drug-free workplace. All employees participate in pre-employment, annual, and random screening for illicit drugs and alcohol.

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