Landscape Architect – 5 - 10 Years of Experience - Booker Design Collaborative

BOOKER DESIGN COLLABORATIVE - www.booker-design.com

Firm Profile

Booker Design Collaborative (BDC) is a landscape architecture and urban planning practice based in Louisville, Kentucky. We connect people to places through thoughtful planning and design of landscapes. Our work spans scales and contexts, ranging from neighborhood planning to urban design, to private development, to institutional work. We look to the local culture, history, and surrounding context to inspire our designs. We bring energy to the design process through engaged listening, sketching out ideas, and building consensus. Our approach develops effective planning and design solutions, and creates places that are beautiful, meaningful, and enduring. BDC is a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) firm, certified through Women’s Business Enterprise, National Council (WBENC), and federal, state, and local governmental agencies.

Our Work Culture

We develop a vested interest in the beauty, quality, and outcomes of our work through taking on interesting, fulfilling, and challenging projects. Great value is placed on our client relationships. We use our combined knowledge and expertise to develop solutions to complex planning and design issues and provide inspiring outcomes for our clients. Our studio is open, highly collaborative, and gives employees the opportunity to work on projects across the spectrum of the landscape architecture field. Self-motivation, curiosity, timeliness, and the ability to work on various project types are necessary traits at BDC. We believe that travel, time with family, and separation of work from personal life are instrumental in creating a productive, prosperous, and contented work environment.

Minimum Required Experience

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Landscape Architecture required;
• 5-10 years of industry experience working in a landscape architecture or multi-disciplinary design office such as architectural or civil engineering;
• Position is in-person, full-time; and,
• Registered Professional (PLA) required or highly recommended.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD;
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software;
• Proficiency in Sketchup and Lumion preferred;
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines;
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work in team environment; and,
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with BDC owner, client, and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline
• Responsible for the management of projects including interfacing with clients, other discipline managers, local, state, and federal review staff
• Responsible for overseeing BDC staff work toward completion of deadlines in accordance with the scope of work and industry standards.
• Assist BDC owner with staff development and identifying training needs
• Provide clear, effective, and constant communications with clients
• Coordinate drawings with Architects and other consultants
• Responsible for quality of the work performed, client service, utilization of staff, reputation of office, contract management, and project profitability
• Responsible for project financial wellness including completing projects within budget and according to profitability goals, invoicing and accounts receivable.
• Assist in the adherence of Quality Control/Quality Assurance policies
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, response to RFPs, and actively conduct business development as directed by BDC owner
• Actively pursue and communicate project opportunities
• Represent the firm at various public and private functions
• Engage with the community toward giving back as a representative of BDC
• Advanced knowledge of Landscape Architecture design requirements and principles
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time, even after project completion
• Ability to lead, coach, inspire and motivate teams of people
• You believe Trust, Humility, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Discipline are important values to embrace and live out
• You value diversity of thought, contributing new ideas and perspectives while also respecting different points of view.

BDC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.