Sr. Landscape Designer

Overview

A recognized leader and experienced landscape designer who is responsible for envisioning, designing and delivering exceptional projects for clients. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client and team relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Provides design & technical leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Leads Landscape team and others in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
Collaborates with PIC in defining project work plans and developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
Applies creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
May produce and supervise production of graphic materials for presentation
Leads the creation and modification of complex detailed implementation documents to incorporate the design intent, using diverse knowledge of landscape architecture principles and practices and advanced techniques
Supervises the preparation of documents by landscape team, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
Writes reports or specifications for assigned project
Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings
Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
Coordinates with Project Leads, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications, and obtain approvals, negotiations and adjusting scope of services
Communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Oversees the work of the consultant team
Oversees product and planting research; assists project designers with material and system evaluation to make proper selections
Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC if needed
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Attends on-site visits and project meetings and documents as needed
Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
Travel will be required

Qualifications

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Master's degree preferred
Typically, 12+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software preferred
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Rhino, and InDesign graphic software preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process
Advanced knowledge of codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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