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Senior-Level Landscape Architect

SWA Group

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Requirements

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Licensed In New York Or Ability To Obtain Within 1 Year

Job overview

SWA Group is hiring a Senior-Level Landscape Architect. SWA/Balsley is seeking a Senior-Level Landscape Architect with over 10 years of experience. This role involves domestic and international travel, shared leadership in studio management and growth, and representing the firm at client and agency meetings. The architect will also contribute to marketing, business development, and recruitment efforts, and provide studio leadership and mentoring.

Key focus areas include Manage the studio and its growth in a shared leadership role, Represent the firm at client and agency meetings and industry conferences, and Contribute to marketing/business development efforts and recruitment.

Successful candidates bring 10+ Years Landscape Architecture Experience, Accredited Degree In Landscape Architecture, and Licensed In New York Or Ability To Obtain Within 1 Year. Important skills include AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Lumion. Preferred (not required): 3D Modeling, Construction Documentation, Plant Materials, and Business Development.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

AutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Photoshop3D ModelingLumionRhinoSketchUpMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordExcelPowerPointProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementAttention to DetailOrganizationCommunicationTime ManagementPositive AttitudeAccountabilityConstruction DocumentationPlant MaterialsBusiness DevelopmentMarketingHand SketchingBIM

Qualifications

10+ Years Landscape Architecture ExperienceAccredited Degree in Landscape ArchitectureLicensed in New York or Ability to Obtain Within 1 YearExperience Managing NYC Parks Capital Division ProjectsExperience Working on International ProjectsExperience Working for or With Other NYC Public AgenciesExperience Leading Public and Private ProjectsPrior Prime Leadership Experience With Large Teams

Full job description

SWA/Balsley is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior-Level Landscape Architect with 10+ years of landscape architecture experience. Experience managing NYC Parks Capital Division projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant, is a plus. Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, is a plus.

About the position:

  • Domestic and international travel.

  • Shared leadership role with managing the studio and its growth.

  • Representing the firm at client and agency meetings and industry conferences.

  • Contributing to the marketing/business development efforts and recruitment.

  • Attendance at firm-wide technical and field group committee gatherings.

  • Participation in project/design kick-offs and crits throughout the project's duration.

  • Provide studio leadership and mentoring in technical documentation and construction and provide project management, client management, and coordination of your own projects.

  • Provide peer reviews and leadership for Middle East project design teams.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 10+ years of professional experience at a landscape architecture firm, with work in both the private and public realms.

  • Accredited degree in Landscape Architecture.

  • Licensed in the State of New York or ability to obtain license within 1 year.

  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating project management of full services.

  • Strong attention to detail and organization.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Effective time management skills.

  • Positive attitude and sense of accountability.

  • Proficiency in:

o AutoCAD

o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, esp.)

o 3D modeling (Lumion, Rhino, and Sketchup, esp.)

o Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, esp.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing NYC Parks Capital Division projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant.

  • Experience working for or with other NYC public agencies, particularly EDC and DDC.

  • Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.

  • Experience leading a variety of public and private projects at a range of scales.

  • Strong knowledge of construction documentation, plant materials, and construction.

  • Experience or interest in business development and marketing.

  • Prior prime leadership experience with large teams.

  • Proficiency in:

  • Revit 3D modeling

  • Hand sketching

  • BIM

Apply:

  • Portfolio (PDF, 10MB, 20 pages max.)

  • Resume/CV (PDF)

  • Contact information for 2-3 references

  • Cover letter (PDF

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