Landscape Architect / Master Planner (7 years)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced (mid-senior level) master planner with a degree in landscape architecture, architecture and/or urban design with a graduate degree in urban design, planning or real estate development.

Responsibilities

• Shape large-scale, world-class master planning projects in diverse contexts around the globe.
• Lead site analysis, development of high-level master planning conceptual options, schematic design/location and layout of land uses, design development, knowledge of current trends and technologies, and coordinating with consultants.
• Develop lot diagrams and master planning design guidelines to communicate a project's requirements to clients and stakeholders.
• Navigate complex client and stakeholder relationships, and understand the economic issues unique to development of large-scale resort and residential projects.
• Manage multiple, high-priority assignments, and demonstrate strategic thinking as part of project execution.

Qualifications

• Exceptional design skills in master planning, site planning, landscape design, layout, and design development.
• Demonstrates superior conceptual and/or technical design skills and shows a complete and exceptional understanding of one or more key aspects of Landscape Architectural and/or Planning design and implementation that is essential to the firm.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of components and design process related to large and/or complex master planning and site design projects.
• Understanding of the development process from project acquisition, site yield testing, framework master planning, schematic planning, entitlement process is desired.
• Demonstrated ability in both hand drawing and digital drawing to quickly solve design problems.
• Experience successfully navigating complex client and stakeholder relationships, and an understanding of the economic issues unique to development of large-scale resort and residential projects.
• Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments, and demonstrates strategic thinking as part of project execution.

Skills

• An ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with your team, clients, and consultants.
• The ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups and facilitate client meetings.
• Ability to actively participate in or lead marketing and business development opportunities, develop proposals for prospective projects, take part in interviews, and develop and support potential client and partner relationships.
• Desire to mentor younger staff and lead team development.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.