Senior Landscape Architect

Senior Landscape Architect

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Landscape Architect who will be responsible for overseeing technical and design aspects of landscape projects in the studio. The Senior Landscape Architect reports to a Partner and works closely with both Architecture and Landscape Architecture teams to ensure consistency and excellence in design from schematic design through to construction completion.

Responsibilities:

·       Manages projects from concept through contract administration phases;

·       Leads and monitors landscape architectural design team.

·       Interacts with clients, attends meetings makes presentations.

·       Manages and coordinates the work of intermediate and junior staff on various projects.

·       Coordinates consultants, prepares conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and construction documents.

·       Coordinates and reviews technical drawings and specifications.

·       Develops and manages project budgets, schedules, team communication, consultants and clients.

·       Creates technical/CAD drawings and assists more junior staff as needed.

·       Participates in promotional and business development effort.

·       Works collaboratively and communicates with Partners and other team members.

·       Other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

·       10+ years professional office experience including proven track record of client interaction, coordination and leading the design of large and medium-scale public realm projects.

·       BLA/MLA or foreign equivalent, licensed OALA Landscape Architect.

·       Familiar with urban landscape projects (specifically Toronto)

·       High level of expertise and knowledge of local arboriculture and horticulture

·       Demonstrated technical skills to prepare technical working drawings for both hardscape and softscape elements (grading and layout plans, material plans, planting plans, construction details).

·       Experience in all project phases including construction administration both on-site and in-office (administrative functions);

·       Familiarity with local building codes and authority approval processes;

·       Possesses a high level of graphic communication skills and spoken and written English.

·       Comfortable working on a Mac platform and proficient with CAD and BIM softwares, Adobe Suite, and MS Office. Knowledge of Vectorworks will be considered an asset;

·       Strong organizational skills including management of multiple, concurrent projects in various stages.

·       Ability to mentor team members, offer guidance and leadership.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a studio environment;

·       Knowledge of the total project process including fee and team management, schedules and budgets.

·       Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development

·       Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.

·       Enthusiastic about landscape architecture, architecture, and design.

·       Legally eligible to work in Canada;

·       Drivers license ideal;

Term: Permanent, full time.

Salary: Based on experience.

Benefits: Dental care, extended health care, life insurance, paid time off.

Work Environment: Full in-office or hybrid.

Website: www.branchplant.com

Plant Architect is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. Our team is built on diversity, equity and inclusion and we value its members' backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you require accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us to make your needs known in advance.

How to apply:
Please send your resume to [email protected]
You must include the following when submitting your application:

·       Cover letter

·       Resume

·       References attesting experience

·       Link to web portfolio, copy of portfolio or relevant work examples.

We thank all candidates for their interest and time; however, only those who are the most qualified for the role will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Who We Are:

PLANT is a studio of landscape architects and architects who specialize in the making of personal and public space. We’ve been doing this for over thirty years. We’ve done a lot of beautiful, weird, and interesting things, and we bring that knowledge to every new project. Research and critical thinking are fundamental to the way we work. We use our love of debate and iteration to create projects with a strong cultural-historical grounding, a sensitivity to the nature of individual sites, and a deep interest in how people live in and experience space.

Our primary areas of specialization include residential and institutional architecture and landscape architecture, adaptive reuse, interiors, urban infrastructure, feasibility studies, and master planning. We also offer a broad range of value-added services that include furniture and lighting design, public facilitation, and integrated graphics.