Senior Landscape Architect

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

The Senior Landscape Architect will play a lead role in the design and advancement of diverse landscape

projects, guiding design teams through each phase of project development. Your expertise will be crucial in

conceptualizing and executing innovative outdoor spaces that align with client visions and project goals. You will

actively interface with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and

collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. As a Senior Landscape Architect, you will be charged with leading

the development of innovative design solutions, serving as the primary point of contact for key clients, and

holistically managing complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine landscape design concepts, site plans, and layouts for a variety of projects, including parks, commercial developments, residential communities, and public spaces
• Lead and oversee multiple projects from initial concept through final implementation, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams, clients, and consultants to meet project goals, budgets, and schedules
• Foster effective partnerships with corporate services including Accounting, Admin Services, and HR among others, to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency
• Create planting plans, select appropriate plant materials, and incorporate sustainable practices, ensuring that plant choices align with site conditions, aesthetics, and environmental goals
• Prepare comprehensive construction documents, including detailed site plans, grading plans, planting plans, and technical specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct site visits, analyze environmental conditions, and assess factors like vegetation, topography, and drainage to inform project decisions and ensure feasibility and sustainability
• Spearhead the development of creative and innovative design solutions that integrate cutting-edge practices and sustainable principles, while shaping the overall project direction and vision to ensure alignment with client goals and environmental considerations
• Implement and oversee quality control processes throughout all phases of design and construction, conducting thorough reviews of plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications
• Provide guidance to junior designers, offering technical and design mentorship to support team development and ensure high-quality project output
• Present design concepts and solutions to clients, municipal agencies, and other stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine designs and ensure project alignment
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by building and maintaining relationships with potential clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
• Ensure all designs meet local, state, and federal regulations, including zoning, permitting, and environmental standards
• Assist PM with pursuits, writing proposals, etc.
• Assist PM with maintaining project budgets, schedules, etc.
• Conduct CA including field visits, field reports, RFIs, shop drawings, punch lists, etc.
• Maintain positive working environment including contributing to team culture
• Attend conferences, seminars, and other similar BD events
• Management of some BRRs and other financials would be expected at this level
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills + Experience

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential

functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company),

reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job

functions.

Advancement Opportunities

Landscape Architecture Practice Manager / Lead

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.

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