Lead Landscape Architect - The Talent Advantage Group

#1786 Lead Landscape Architect Job Description

Operations Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct work utilizing independent judgment in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of standard professional regulations, techniques and procedures.
• Partner with Architectural Director and Teams with operations, business development and projects.
• Maintain leadership role in the financial and technical aspects of all office projects and operations.
• Foster teamwork - Provide motivational support to enhance team commitment to their projects.
• Mentor team members to achieve professional development goals and enhance their capabilities.
• Build collaborative relationships by developing, maintaining and strengthening partnerships with others inside and outside the organization.
• Support innovation and organizational changes needed to improve the organization s overall effectiveness and profitability.
• Actively participate in the interview process of potential candidates for employment positions.
• Work inclusively with diverse team members, clients and consultants to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Work with Marketing to lead Landscape business development with preparation of letter proposals, RFQs, marketing materials and marketing presentations / interviews.
• Stay abreast of business, market and industry trends and information to identify business opportunities.
• Complete and/or contribute to the preparation of letter proposals, RFQs and marketing materials and assist Marketing Coordinator and project managers with the preparation of marketing presentations.
• Attend local pre-bid meetings when required.
• Participate in proposal strategy sessions.
• Pursue business development opportunities within diverse sectors that relate directly to the organization s level of experience and expertise.
• Attend pre-approved conferences, workshops and meetings promoting the organization s standing.
• Establish teaming opportunities with local consultants - MEP, Structural, Civil, Architectural, Environmental, Planning, etc.

Project Responsibilities:

• Supervise the work production identifying design requirements, project budget, schedule and team.
• Maintain collaboration and project goal with lead project designer.
• Maintain leadership role with the technical and financial aspects of all site projects.
• Plan, organize and manage the production of contract documents including markups and owner/review comments and ensure that such are incorporated as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate the work and hours of junior team member team members.
• Actively participate in design review quality process; ensure design reviews are scheduled and conducted as required.
• Actively participate in document quality process; ensure working drawings and specifications are thoroughly and completely reviewed prior to the bidding period.
• Ensure that the work being performed adheres to quality standards by following the established quality procedures.
• Ensure that all technical design changes that are approved comply with the client s standards, systems, procedures and objectives.
• Certify project contract document quality and completeness with signature and State issued seal.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage diverse and complex site projects with responsibility for project success - measured by profitability, design quality, client satisfaction, schedule compliance, client budget, scope of work, harmonious team management and firm contribution.
• Confirm client project scope of work and receive signed client approvals at each phase of work.
• Establish project work plans and procedures for each phase of the project and arrange for assignment of project personnel.
• Manage team member assignments and monitor that all personnel adhere to established work tasks and budgets.
• Communicate project changes with client and issue project change notices to reflect agreed upon changes and additional fee; obtain client written approval prior to the execution of work.
• Coordinate and manage consultants and other design disciplines.
• Attend internal and external meetings with consultants, clients, agencies and others and supervise preparation of meeting notes for distribution.
• Verify completion of project set up forms, contract execution, invoicing and assist with overdue accounts collection.
• Participate in monthly financial review of projects.

Leadership and Team Operations

• Responsible for professional and Team Development.
• Responsible for reporting and adjusting Team billability.
• Responsible for encouraging a positive, inclusive and collaborative Team Culture.
• Responsible for tracking and approving team weekly timecards.
• Responsible for consistent coaching, mentoring and the completion of performance evaluations.
• Leading recruitment efforts along with Human Resources for the Landscape Architecture Team.

Technical Knowledge and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of landscape architecture and landscape architectural principles and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of urban, environmental and master planning principles and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture and architectural principles and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering systems relating to design coordination and implementation.
• Advanced knowledge of building or construction materials, their uses and relative values and construction methods.
• Advanced working knowledge of specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Advanced knowledge of site element related detailing.
• Learned knowledge of the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with confidence and professionalism.
• Ability to analyze and interpret project financial data.
• Current knowledge of issues in site discipline and maintenance of 20 actual hours of continuing education credits each calendar year through attendance at corporate sponsored brown bags, professional conferences or seminars or other documented training activities.
• General knowledge of CAD and presentation software capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of LEED policy and principles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in intermediate features of all MS Office products.
• Demonstrated proficiency in intermediate features of Vision accounting/project financial tracking products.

Education and Experience

• Professional degree from Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited program.
• Licensed to practice landscape architecture and ability to be certified with Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.
• A Minimum of 8 years professional experience.
• LEED Accredited Professional, preferred.