Senior Landscape Architect

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Milwaukeeoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Landscape Architectto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Supervise the preparation of landscape architectural drawing for all phases on projects of various sizes.
• Work in a collaborative, integrated environment, teaming with other design professionals to compile data and prepare design solutions.
• Establish and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Direct team members and others in the application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines.
• Manage contractor and client relations during construction for larger and more complex projects.
• Determine content of design presentations to client representatives and/or design review committees and present them.
• Participate in design meetings; conduct design work sessions and visioning, outreach and public forums.
• Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate and select construction materials.
• Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings.
• Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
• Participate in marketing efforts including proposal development, interview participation and presentations (this includes proposal writing and scope and fee negotiation).
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• 10 or more years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred. Landscape Architectural registration required.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $123,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.