Principal Landscape Architect

About the role

The Principal Landscape Architect will lead design vision and strategy for large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects while driving business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Business development responsibilities will include: market research and strategy, client relationship management, proposal development, branding and marketing, identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, monitoring business development performance indicators including win rates and revenue growth, and fostering a culture of internal collaboration.
• Lead design vision and strategy for large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects while driving business development and client engagement.
• Proposal preparation, coordination, and review.
• Client-facing responsibilities on key assignments.
• Supporting projects and pursuits led by other disciplines within Stantec.
• Management of large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Oversight of projects from beginning scope, to conceptual design, through construction document phase and construction administration.
• Promoting design excellence, development of creative solutions.
• Maintaining project budgets.
• Quality control review of deliverables.
• Inter-office and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
• Fostering positive collaborative environment within Stantec’s Boston Community Development Team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Landscape Architect.
• Experience with public and private sectors in the Northeast.
• Demonstrated responsibility, maturity, and commitment to a team-driven environment, including an ability to communicate effectively, lead teams, develop strong internal relationships, and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Expertise in resilient and sustainable designs.
• Desire and ability to lead and contribute on multiple levels within the design process.
• Excellent creative and critical thinking skills.
• Able to integrate sustainability in all aspects of planning and design.
• Well-versed in local, regional, and national trends in planning, landscape architecture and urban design.
• Able to successfully scope and deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office; Civil3D and LandFX experience preferred.
• High-level understanding and working knowledge of GIS, Sketch-Up, Rhino or similar platforms at a supervisory level of effectiveness.
• Detailed knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions, and how they apply to design projects.
• Desired to build and maintain client relationships; Proven ability to translate those relationships into winning new work opportunities.
• Experience conducting presentations and project interviews.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $120,400.00 - $180,500.00 Annually
Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas.
Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.