Landscape Architect - VHB

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s I-64 offices (Richmond, VA, Williamsburg, VA & Virginia Beach, VA)  are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect/ Senior Project Manager to join our Planning, and Design Studio. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our past and present clients include the U.S. Department of the Interior, including the National Park Service, Army Corps. of Engineers, and Forest Service, State DOT’s, municipalities, and private interests throughout the eastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising complex site planning & design projects.
• Exercises independent judgment analyzing all technical aspects of the project, defining the scope, selecting problems for investigation, developing concepts and approaches, and recommending landscape architectural design solutions.
• Leads a team and is responsible for the development of aesthetically pleasing and functional site designs from concept to construction for a variety of private and public landscape architectural projects (e.g., retail, single- and multi-family residential, corporate campuses, mixed use developments, academic buildings, streetscapes, parks, plazas, public spaces).
• Recognized as a leader and authority in the field of landscape architecture.
• Participation as an integral member of VHB’s Planning and Design practice, which includes collaboration and work sharing with VHB’s offices throughout the East Coast.
• Works with and coordinates with Planning and Design Service Director and Market Leaders.
• Verbal presentation and representation of projects.
• Design charrette team member.
• Travel as necessary to service projects/design.

Skills and Attributes

• Skills to implement the integrated services approach. Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planting.
• Knowledge of landscape architectural construction including codes and development regulations.
• Knowledge of construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications.
• Knowledge of ornamental and native plants in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Experience with green initiative programs and low-impact design (LEED, SITES, etc.).
• Excellent innovative design skills.
• Excellent written, graphic, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent project coordination, planning, and project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Comfortable in coordinating input from various organizations for public/private collaboration, including multi-discipline project efforts collaborating with allied professionals such as architects, civil engineers, and planners.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) or Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA).
• 15+ years of landscape architecture experience with demonstrated professional growth of increased project responsibilities from design through construction.
• Landscape Architect registration / license.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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