Land Planner / Urban Designer - RaganSmith - Chattanooga

Description

Ragan Smith is seeking a full-time Land Planner / Urban Designer to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio based in our Chattanooga office. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, and has a passion for creating places that are authentic, innovative, and functional. This position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects with a focus on public sector work, planning, and design including community comprehensive plans, parks and recreation planning and design, community mobility and alternative transportation plans, streetscape and urban design, green infrastructure, civic center, and downtown master planning. The Land Planner will have access to professionals of various backgrounds and expertise across our multi-disciplinary firm. 

RaganSmith is looking to grow our flourishing community planning and urban design practice with a proven contributor. This position will have the opportunity to work with experienced AICP planners, registered LAs and Civil Engineers but should have a demonstrated record of success in developing plans, projects, and policy documents for community-based projects. The selected candidate will also demonstrate a passion and aptitude for planning and designing the public realm, engaging community members in the design process, and translating community input into functional plans, policy, and designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support senior planners and/or project managers in producing master planning documents for federal projects

  • Support project team in data collection and data analysis

  • Preparation of plans and maps, GIS production, report graphics production, and workshop meeting documentation

  • Support project teams and sometimes lead client workshops

  • Establish and maintain a project framework, budget, and schedule

  • Review and edit planning and design documents throughout a project lifecycle

  • Assist department leads in preparing proposals and assigning project teams

  • Additional related duties as assigned

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to efficiently read, comprehend, and interpret a variety of community plans, resource documents, and data sources (including GIS data)

  • Comfortable facilitating small group discussions and building consensus

  • Possess a functional understanding of comprehensive planning and policy documents, zoning and development codes, entitlement process, and transportation plans 

  • Manage and mentor a team to meet project goals and deadlines

  • Perform and manage the design of projects in ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and MS Office platforms

  • Coordinate and lead meetings with clients, design professionals, reviewing agencies, state agencies, development districts, and nonprofit agencies

  • Help lead and document community engagement and public input

  • AICP certification or ability to obtain

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Environmental Planning & Design, or a related field

  • 4-8+ years of experience in land planning and design

  • Portfolio of previous community related project experience

  • Proficiency with one or more of the following platforms ArcGIS Pro, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite

  • Adaptability and time management

  • Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

  • 100% covered health, dental and vision insurance, group term life insurance, identity theft protection, long-term and short-term disability coverage, telemedicine, and long term care insurance 

  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and three additional paid days between Christmas and New Year’s Day

  • Profit sharing bonus

  • 401(k) contribution

  • Compensatory time paid out as PTO or additional pay if over 40 hours worked in a week

  • Flexible work environment

  • Focus on work-life balance

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than eight decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. 

RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

Please submit a portfolio of relevant work to be considered.

Salary Description

$65,000 - 90,000

Click here to apply online.

Land Planning + Landscape Arch. - CSDG - Nashville

CSDG, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm located in Nashville, TN, is seeking a new Landscape Architecture graduate, a 1-5 year Landscape Architect and a 5-10 year Land Planner to join our design studio.

Over the past 10 years, we have built a planning and landscape architecture studio with a broad range of professional skills and diverse backgrounds with experience across the United States and internationally. Each of our team members brings a passion for the built environment allowing us to focus on creating unique, authentic, and memorable user experiences that inspire the imagination and connect with emotions.

We are seeking individuals to join our studio that are proactive, collaborative, and excited about creating places that are authentic, innovative, and functional.  At CSDG, you will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, from large master-planned developments, to detailed urban spaces.  As a multi-disciplinary firm, you will have access to professionals of various backgrounds and expertise.  Our studio is directly integrated into our site design and civil engineering teams daily.  Working in tandem with our engineers allows for a much more seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better product, both for our clients and the users of the spaces we create.

CSDG Offerings:

  • CSDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing an inclusive work environment and culture that encourages personal and professional growth

  • Employee medical, dental and vision insurance with family coverage options

  • 401K with employer contribution

  • Vacation and personal paid leave (increase in leave with longevity)

  • Generous bonuses

 

To learn more about these opportunities, please visit our Careers page at www.csdgtn.com/careers and send your resume & portfolio to careers@csdgtn.com. 

Project Manager - HDLA - Nashville

PROJECT MANAGER

Nashville, TN

HDLA, an award-winning landscape architecture firm located in the urban fabric near downtown Nashville, TN, is seeking a Landscape Architect/Project Manager with 4-7 years of professional experience to join our energetic and creative design studio.

HDLA is a Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and Planning Firm, committed to design excellence and the creation of sustainable, beautiful, and memorable landscapes that evoke a sense of place and connect communities to the built environment. HDLA values professional growth, work-life balance, and a collaborative open office environment. HDLA’s diverse portfolio includes high-profile urban spaces, parks, botanical gardens and arboreta, historical and cultural landscapes, mixed-use and civic centers, multi-family, institutional, and campus planning. For a more in-depth cross-section of work, please visit www.hodgsondouglas.com.

Successful Landscape Architect/Project Manager Candidates will demonstrate a superior level of design skill, creativity, and a passion for continued learning and professional growth. This position serves as the critical contact point between the firm and its clients as well as consultants and contractors with whom we work. As such, strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills are essential to the position. Candidates must be creative, organized, detail-oriented, efficient, adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities, and able to work collaboratively and confidently within a project team. The position serves a crucial role within the overall firm structure and exists to fulfill the overall, as well as day-to-day, management of individual projects within the firm. Candidates should be passionate about design and the practice of landscape architecture and motivated to make an impactful difference in this profession and its changing role in shaping the built environment.

Skills Required

•    4-7 years of professional experience

•    Experience in working on Landscape Architecture projects from Concept to Construction Administration

•    Technically competent and experienced with both plant and hardscape design

•    Well organized

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•    Ability to communicate via sketches and hand graphics

•    Disciplined in time management

•    Strong personal skills including phone skills and personal interaction with clients

•    Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks/schedules

•    Ability to effectively manage and delegate work to Project Designers within the firm

•    Ability and Passion for collaboration during the entire design and construction process

•    Self-motivated

Education Requirements

BLA or MLA from an accredited Landscape Architecture program is preferred but not required. HDLA offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and work samples, in PDF format to Chris Mantle at cmantle@hodgsondouglas.com.

Landscape Architect - Fisher Arnold - Memphis

Landscape Architect

Fisher Arnold - Memphis

Requirements: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or Land Planning

Experience: Conceptual Master planning, graphic presentations, project management, planting design, land development entitlements.

Computer skills: AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc.:

 

Responsibilities:

Project Design- ability to meet deadlines, schedule project workflow, client interaction, coordination between other departments/disciplines, ownership of a project.

Public Meetings- ability to represent clients at various boards and committees (Design Review Commission, simple Planning Commission applications)

Business Development- prepare RFQ and smaller-scale proposals.

Graphic Standards- bring improvements to our renderings, master plans, and graphic presentations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

·     401(k)

·     401(k) matching

·     Dental insurance

·     Employee assistance program

·     Vision insurance

Schedule:

·     8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

·     Memphis, TN 38125: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

·     Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

·     Sketchup: 1 year (Preferred)

·     AutoCAD: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Memphis

How to Apply: Send resume to Raina Lawson

ENTRY LEVEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, PLACEMAKER AND COLLABORATOR - Hawkins Partners - Nashville

ENTRY LEVEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, PLACEMAKER AND COLLABORATOR

(0-3 years of Experience)

 

Hawkins Partners, Inc. is looking to add a new member to our talented and award-winning team of landscape architects, designers, and planners. Our firm understands the power of landscape architecture to enhance the human experience, catalyze meaningful engagement between people, and solve some of the problems cities face. Our practice is dedicated to connecting "people to community" through everything we do. For more than thirty years, we have built a highly capable and respected firm with a wide range of expertise in the design and planning of mixed-use developments, public spaces, rooftop amenities, sustainable site design, complete streets, and park systems. Our focus is on projects within the urban context.

 

We are a Nashville based firm with a portfolio that spans throughout the Midwest and East Coast. Nashville is our backyard, and we take pride in advocating and designing thoughtful places and spaces that have contributed to its growth over the past thirty years. Nashville recently ranked the 7th fastest growing city in the US by Forbes, offers a low tax environment (i.e., no state income tax), and high quality of life. Within minutes to an hour drive, you can experience a wide range of exceptional outdoor environments for hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. Nashville also offers an ever-growing urban experience with high- quality entertainment and restaurants.

 

We are looking for an individual who is passionate as we are about delivering inspirational projects, engaging with the community, and realizing the full potential of landscape architecture. A successful candidate should have an accredited degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, or other equivalent experience (LEED or Sustainable Sites accreditation a plus) and be a self-starter, collaborator, and dedicated to honing their craft as a landscape architect. As a part of our team, you will be expected to:

 

Participate in the Development of Projects. The ideal candidate:

•       Possesses proclivity for understanding construction detailing

•       Communicates effectively graphically, orally, and through writing (hand graphics and ability

to quickly sketch ideas a plus)

 

Collaborate to solve problems. The ideal candidate:

•       Has a disposition and curiosity in searching for answers

•       Possesses strong research abilities and effective application of knowledge gained

•       Works collaboratively with both internal and external team members

•       Brings new information to bear on the problem at hand

•       Demonstrates the ability to develop creative solutions in a team environment

 

Apply technological tools. The ideal candidate:

•       Adapts quickly and can work within the Vectorworks workflow within three months of hire

•       Integrates SketchUp and Lumion within design development workflow (knowledge of Revit

and Rhino isaplus)

Project Manager - DRLA - Nashville

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Daigh Rick Landscape Architects (DRLA) is a small landscape architecture studio located in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in custom, high-end residential design and boutique commercial outdoor spaces. Our designs are a collaborative process with our clients to create outdoor spaces to live, work, and play.  Our work is focused in Middle Tennessee with select projects throughout the United States.

 

Project Manager/Landscape Architect - Full Time Position with Benefits

OVERVIEW: Daigh Rick Landscape Architects, LLC (DRLA) is looking for a motivated Landscape Architect with 3-5 years experience. DRLA is a small firm that specializes in custom, high-end residential and small mixed use/commercial projects at the highest level throughout Tennessee and surrounding states.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage projects from conceptual design through construction administration

  • Accept responsibility for the production, organization, coordination and precision of all documents (including, but not limited to construction documents, grading plans, planting plans, etc.)

  • Communicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors and agency officials

  • Manage project schedule and workflow

  • Work with the project team to produce presentation materials

  • Explore and specify materials, products and practices

  • Attend job-site meetings, distribute supplemental instructions, review submittals and shop drawings during the construction administration phase

SKILLS:

  • Excellent graphic and verbal communication skills

  • Exhibit a proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Sketch-Up

  • Capacity to think conceptually and develop designs independently

  • Demonstrate sound decision-making, time management and organization

  • Experience with technical detailing, coordination and construction administration

  • Ability to manage all aspects of the workload with a positive attitude

  • Involvement in both high end residential and boutique commercial work is preferred

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1 PDF including cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio with representative examples of your work.

  • Submit PDF with the subject heading “Project Manager/Landscape Architect” to the following email address: leigh@daighrick.com

  • No phone inquiries please.

Remote Work - J Montgomery Designs - California

Project Based, Flexible Hours, Part or Full Time…Cue Dream Job

Open Position~ Experienced Landscape Design Professional

Firm: J. Montgomery Designs, Inc. is an established luxury residential landscape architecture firm.

https://jmontgomerydesigns.com/

Team: The winning combination of a team of highly skilled professionals along with setting your own schedule allows each of us to achieve our own work-life balance. A decade before COVID, we’ve all been working in the privacy of our own homes because frankly it suits us. In order to provide our lofty standards of doing business, we maintain a uniquely supportive work environment for each other and uphold five core team values.

·         Integrity- be honest, kind, fair, and do what’s right.

·         Dependability- be someone the entire team counts on.

·         Excellence- bring your absolute best to every project, every time.

·         Sportsmanship- be supportive and encouraging to the team. We succeed together.

·         Stewardship- seeking to serve our clients and each other at the highest level with our products, customer service and our helpful attitudes!

 

Position Overview: Part time or Full Time

Set up & Prepare all or some of these Construction Documents in AutoCAD:

·         Lighting Plan

·         Materials board

·         Hardscape Plan

·         Standard Details

·         Exiting & Demo Plan

·         Irrigation Plan (including MWELO plans)

·         Do you have a specialty? We are all ears.

 

Job Specifications:

All Work done from your own home:

·         Part-time and Flextime (w/ set collaboration hours)

·         Must meet necessary deadlines and attend key meetings

·         Competitive Salary (Based on experience)

Required Skills:

·         Landscape Architecture Degree

·         Residential Landscape Design Focus

·         Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel & Adobe Suite (tech savvy)

·         Meticulous attention to detail, career minded, team player, & a customer service virtuoso

·         5+ years post-college relevant work experience

 

Desirable Skills:

·         10-30 years post-college relevant work experience

·         Sketch-Up

·         Lumion

 

Required Accommodations:

·         In-home office. Properly equipped with infrastructure to accommodate working from home.

·         Secure, reliable internet connection. Minimum speed of 25mbps download/10mbps upload, password protected. A hardwired cable connection from the router is preferred, but not required.

 

Curious?? Let’s start a casual dialog to see if you might be a good fit! I look forward to chatting with you. Cynthia Montgomery (925) 466-1475

 

Ready!! Email your resume & work samples to cynthia@jmontgomerydesigns.com. Thank you!

Entry Level Landscape Designer - Kiser + Vogrin Design - Franklin

Kiser + Vogrin Design (KVD) is currently seeking highly talented and driven entry level landscape architects/designers to join our team.

 

Located in historic and thriving Franklin, TN, a few miles south of Nashville, KVD is an award-winning landscape architecture, land planning and urban design firm recognized for its collaborative and team oriented professional culture with a commitment to innovative design, sustainability, and client satisfaction. Working for our firm offers the benefits of a smaller office with opportunities for accelerated professional growth while gaining experience in all aspects of the site planning, design and entitlement process.

 

We are a fun and talented group who enjoy working (and playing) hard in a uniquely creative, open concept office space and new benefits for remote work.

 

KVD’s diverse portfolio includes both public and private Clients with projects ranging in scope from large-scale land planning to site-specific design and implementation. Our project types include mixed-use development; urban infill; residential communities of all types; plazas, parks and greenways; commercial & campus planning…the list goes on. Our current and forthcoming workload includes some of the coolest projects we’ve booked to date.

 

Successful candidates will demonstrate a superior level of design skill, creativity and a passion for continued learning and professional growth. Candidates must be detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities. A pleasant, friendly personality and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team are prerequisite….and you must like dogs.

 

Skills Required:

 

• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp and Microsoft Office;

• Enhanced 3D modeling skills are a plus;

• Excellent hand graphics, specifically at the conceptual level… yes, we still like to use markers;

• Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills….you will interact with our Clients;

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills;

• Ability to self-edit work and command a high level of accuracy

• Experience with LandF/X and/or Lumion is a plus! 

 

A Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture is preferred. A Master’s degree in landscape architecture with a profession affiliated Bachelor’s degree will be considered. Professional experience is preferred but new graduates with exceptional design ability will be strongly considered.

 

KVD offers a competitive salary & benefits package commensurate with experience. 

 

Please send confidential inquiries, qualifications and work samples to Gary Vogrin at Gary@kiservogrin.com 

For additional information contact Mr. Vogrin at 615.708.0567.

 

Kiser + Vogrin Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.kiservogrin.com

Landscape Architect / Project Manager - Kiser + Vogrin Design - Franklin

Kiser + Vogrin Design (KVD) is growing and currently seeks highly talented and driven landscape architects/designers with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience to join our team.

 

Located in historic and thriving Franklin, TN, a few miles south of Nashville, KVD is an award-winning landscape architecture, land planning and urban design firm recognized for its collaborative and team oriented professional culture with a commitment to innovative design, sustainability, and client satisfaction. Working for our firm offers the benefits of a smaller office with opportunities for accelerated professional growth while gaining experience in all aspects of the site planning, design and entitlement process.

 

We are a fun and talented group who enjoy working (and playing) hard in a uniquely creative, open concept office space and new benefits for remote work.

 

KVD’s diverse portfolio includes both public and private Clients with projects ranging in scope from large-scale land planning to site-specific design and implementation. Our project types include mixed-use development; urban infill; residential communities of all types; plazas, parks and greenways; commercial & campus planning…the list goes on. Our current and forthcoming workload includes some of the coolest projects we’ve booked to date.

 

Successful candidates will demonstrate a superior level of design skill, creativity and a passion for continued learning and professional growth. Candidates must be detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities. A pleasant, friendly personality and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team are prerequisite….and you must like dogs.

 Skillset Required:

 

·     Passion for design and execution;

·     Strong communication and organization skills and motivating a team;

·     Self-motivated and accountable;

·     Committed to professionalism and a desire to excel;

·     Ability to multi-task and establish priorities;

·     Collaborative with studio team, project team, and clients;

·     Strong technical skills proportional with number of years of practice;

·     Curiosity & a sense of humor;

·     Desire to work on all design phases from concept to implementation;

·     Interest in research and innovation in production and construction;

·     Excellent knowledge of:

·     AutoCAD / LandFX

·     Adobe Creative Suite

·     Microsoft 365

·     Sketchup

·     3D Rendering knowledge is a plus

 

KVD offers a competitive salary & benefits package commensurate with experience. 

 

Please send confidential inquiries, qualifications and work samples to Gary Vogrin at Gary@kiservogrin.com

 

For additional information contact Mr. Vogrin at 615.708.0567.

 

Kiser + Vogrin Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.kiservogrin.com

Multiple Opportunities - Ross/Fowler - Knoxville

Ross/Fowler Seeks Full Time Senior Project Manager / Associate Principal Landscape Architect

Landscape architectural firm Ross/Fowler continues to grow and expand. We have an excellent opportunity for a senior project manager / associate principal landscape architect at our Knoxville, Tennessee office. The position requires a commitment to design excellence and self-motivation to expand professionally in a collaborative atmosphere. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, management, communication, and design skills and the ability to collaborate with other design disciplines.

The Position’s Responsibilities will include:

 Manages complex projects and provides guidance to other project managers

 Mentoring of project managers, leading to increasing maturity and soundness of judgment in decision making and in anticipating and solving project-related problems

 Development, management, and improvement of project management methodologies

 Business acumen in the areas of budgeting, labor forecasting, setting fees to achieve targeted profit level, risk management for projects

 Lead project design and quality control

 Interface with clients, contractors, and other design disciplines

Minimum qualifications for the position include:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture Experience:

Skills:

 Senior Project Manager: 10+ years of project management experience

 Associate Principal: 15+ years of project management experience

 Registered landscape architect in Tennessee (or other state with the ability to obtain reciprocity)

 Strong experience leading and motivating a team

 Ability to lead and facilitate a collaborative work environment and advance initiatives that support a positive workplace culture

 Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

 Managing multiple projects is second-nature, and you have successful experience overseeing and coordinating major components of landscape architecture projects of all sizes within budget and schedule

 Excellent communication and presentation skills

 Ability to interact well in various business and social settings with all types of people in a mature and professional manner

A broad range of experience in various project types is desired including master planning, detailed design, public engagement, technical design, and construction observation/administration

Physical requirements:

 Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings

 Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes

 Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes

 Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

Compensation: Ross/Fowler offers a competitive benefit package, including insurance, paid holidays, and retirement benefits. Salary to be commensurate with experience and capabilities.

Ross/Fowler, P.C. is a comprehensive landscape architectural firm located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Originally founded in 1972, the firm has completed a wide variety of award-winning landscape architectural projects with emphasis upon environment and landscape development. The firm has in-depth experience designing greenways, streetscapes, green infrastructure, campuses, neighborhoods, master plans, and regional projects. https://rossfowler.com/

Please send resume and work samples in confidence to Patrick Brown at pbrown@rossfowler.com. For additional information contact Mr. Brown at 865-637-1100.

Ross/Fowler Seeks Full Time Landscape Architect Project Manager

Landscape architectural firm Ross/Fowler has an immediate opening for a mid-level landscape architect project manager at their Knoxville, Tennessee office. The position requires a commitment to design excellence and self-motivation to expand professionally in a collaborative atmosphere. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and design skills and the ability to collaborate with other design disciplines.

The Position’s Responsibilities will include:

 Responsible for production and coordination of project presentations, design, and working drawings

 Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage a team, including design and consultant teams, while producing quantifiable results

 Participate in project design in a collaborative atmosphere

 Interface with clients, contractors, and other design disciplines

 Lead the creation of BIM models

 Write contracts for clients and project consultants

 Responsibility to meet all assigned deadlines and deliverables


Minimum qualifications for the position include:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture Experience: 6+ years of professional office experience

Skills:

 Licensed landscape architect in Tennessee (or other state with the ability to obtain reciprocity)

 Project Management experience preferred

 Excellent communication and presentation skills

 Experience leading and motivating a team preferred

 Experience with construction observation/administration

 Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and BIM modeling software

Physical Requirements:

 Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings

 Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes

 Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes

 Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

Ross/Fowler Seeks Full Time Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer

Landscape architectural firm Ross/Fowler continues to grow and expand. We have an excellent opportunity for a landscape architect/designer at our Knoxville, Tennessee office. The position requires a commitment to design excellence and self-motivation to expand professionally in a collaborative atmosphere. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, management, communication, and design skills and the ability to collaborate with other design disciplines.

The Position’s Responsibilities will include:

 Take an active role in the design and production of construction documents and master plans for various types of Landscape Architectural projects, and will assist in assembling reports, presentation documents, and proposals

 As technical skills increase more individual work assignments will be permitted along with greater client interaction

 Create renderings of proposed projects

 Create BIM models to collaborate with other design disciplines

 Conceptualize across a broad range of scales and project types, from master planned communities to urban environments at a planning level and detailed site design level

 May assist with construction administration tasks

Minimum qualifications for the position include:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture Experience: 3 – 6 years experience preferred

Skills:

 Excellent communication and presentation skills

 Previous design and professional office experience preferred

 Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp

 BIM Modeling software (ex. Vectorworks, Revit, Rhino)

 Digital renderings using Twinmotion, Lumion, or similar is a plus but not required

Physical Requirements:

 Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings

 Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes

 Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes

 Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

Multiple Opportunities - CSDG - Nashville

Landscape Architect, Entry Level

CSDG, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm located in Nashville, TN, is seeking an entry level designer with 0-3 years of experience to join our Planning and Landscape Architecture studio.

 

Over the past 10 years, we have built a planning and landscape architecture studio with a broad range of professional skills and diverse backgrounds with experience across the United States and internationally. Each of our team members brings a passion for the built environment allowing us to focus on creating unique, authentic, and memorable user experiences that inspire the imagination and connect with emotions.

 

At CSDG, you will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, from large master-planned developments, to detailed urban spaces. As a multi-disciplinary firm, you will have access to professionals of various backgrounds. Our studio is directly integrated into our site design and civil engineering teams on a daily basis. Working in tandem with our engineers allows for a much more seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better end product, both for our clients and the users of the spaces we create. 

 

Expectations:

·     BLA or MLA from an accredited Landscape Architecture program required

·     Professional experience through internships required

·     Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator), and Microsoft Office

·     Strong working knowledge in 3D modeling software, i.e., SketchUp (Revit and Rhino are a plus)

·     Experience with 3D rendering software, Lumion preferred 

·     Excellent hand graphics, specifically at the conceptual level

·     Strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills

·     A creative thinker, collaborative teammate, and a willingness to work on a variety of project types

 

CSDG Offerings:

·     CSDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing an inclusive work environment and culture that encourages personal and professional growth

·     Employee medical, dental and vision insurance with family coverage options

·     401K with employer contribution

·     Vacation and personal paid leave (increase in leave with longevity)

·     Generous bonuses

 

To apply, please email your resume & portfolio to careers@csdgtn.com. Visit our Careers page at www.csdgtn.com/careers. 

Landscape Architect, 1-5 years of experience

CSDG, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm located in Nashville, TN, is seeking a new team member with 3-5 years of experience to join our Planning and Landscape Architecture studio.

 

Over the past 10 years, we have built a planning and landscape architecture studio with a broad range of professional skills and diverse backgrounds with experience across the United States and internationally. Each of our team members brings a passion for the built environment allowing us to focus on creating unique, authentic and memorable user experiences that inspire the imagination and connect with emotions.

 

At CSDG, you will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, from large master-planned developments, to detailed urban spaces. As a multi-disciplinary firm, you will have access to professionals of various backgrounds. Our studio is directly integrated into our site design and civil engineering teams on a daily basis. Working in tandem with our engineers allows for a much more seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better end product, both for our clients and the users of the spaces we create.

 

Expectations:

·     BLA or MLA from an accredited Landscape Architecture program required

·     3-5 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture studio

·     Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator), and Microsoft Office

·     Proficiency in LandFX preferred, but not required

·     Strong working knowledge in 3D modeling software, i.e., SketchUp (Revit and Rhino are a plus)

·     Experience with 3D rendering software, Lumion preferred

·     Experience in developing construction documents and details

·     Experience with urban and green roof projects

·     Experience in managing, or assisting in managing, complex construction projects

·     Excellent hand graphics, specifically at the conceptual level

·     Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills

·     A creative thinker, collaborative teammate, and a willingness to work on a variety of project types

 

CSDG Offerings:

·     CSDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing an inclusive work environment and culture that encourages personal and professional growth

·     Employee medical, dental and vision insurance with family coverage options

·     401K with employer contribution

·     Vacation and personal paid leave (increase in leave with longevity)

·     Generous bonuses

 

To apply, please email your resume & portfolio to careers@csdgtn.com. Visit our Careers page at www.csdgtn.com/careers.

Land Planner/Urban Design Leader

CSDG, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm located in Nashville, TN, is actively seeking a creative and enthusiastic experienced land planner/urban designer to join our Planning and Landscape Architecture studio.

 

Over the past 10 years, we have built a planning and landscape architecture studio with a broad range of professional skills and diverse backgrounds with experience across the United States and internationally. Each of our team members brings a passion for the built environment allowing us to focus on creating unique, authentic and memorable user experiences that inspire the imagination and connect with emotions.

 

For projects of all sizes, we pride ourselves on being a solutions-based firm. Planning, to us, is a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary process that is focused on translating the client’s vision into reality. With the development environment constantly changing, our goal is to develop alternatives that test the viability of different design solutions in order to define a successful development strategy.

As a Planner on our team, you will have the opportunity to work within our multi-disciplinary team to manage and develop strong, creative and innovative design concepts on a range of urban design and master planning projects. As a mid-size, multi-disciplinary firm, the growth and leadership opportunities within CSDG are exciting and we are looking for a dynamic individual to help grow our group and expand our regional footprint. 

Primary Responsibilities:

·     Lead project teams for projects including: master planned communities, urban infill development, mixed-use development, community and neighborhood master planning, future growth corridor land use planning, campus planning for education, medical or general institutions, suburban site planning

·     Prepare and lead presentations that communicate the design process and concepts

·     Attend and represent projects at community planning commission and/or city council meetings

·     Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

·     Assist in business development efforts for the Planning and Landscape Architecture studio

·     Contribute to office activities, initiatives and professional development programs

·     Mentor younger staff and team members

Qualifications:

·     Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Urban & Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related field

·     Minimum 5-10 years of professional experience in a planning and/or landscape architecture studio (professional licensure preferred)

·     Experience in large-scale planning, mixed-use and residential development, and demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced and collaborative professional environment

·     Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, environmentalists and other design and development consultants

·     Experience with the municipal planning/entitlement process, interpreting community policy and zoning ordinances and project submittal requirements

·     Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail

·     Strong written/verbal communication, research and presentation skills

·     Strong hand and computer graphic skills

·     LEED accreditation and/or sustainable design experience is preferred

·     Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator), and Microsoft Office

·     A creative thinker, collaborative teammate and a willingness to work on a variety of project types

CSDG Offerings:

·     CSDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing an inclusive work environment and culture that encourages personal and professional growth

·     Employee medical, dental and vision insurance with family coverage options

·     401K with employer contribution

·     Vacation and personal paid leave (increase in leave with longevity)

·     Generous bonuses

 

To apply, please email your resume & portfolio to careers@csdgtn.com. Visit our Careers page at www.csdgtn.com/careers. 

Multiple Opportunities – Ironwood Design Group - Nashville

Multiple Opportunities – Ironwood Design Group

Location: Atlanta, GA & Nashville, TN



Ironwood Design Group is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our growing firm in both Atlanta and Nashville locations.

 

Ironwood Design Group is a landscape architecture firm that specializes in creating designs that strike a delicate balance between nature and people. With a passion for environmental sustainability and community engagement, the firm is dedicated to crafting spaces that elevate the natural beauty of landscapes and existing features while providing inviting spaces for communities to gather. Ironwood Design Group's innovative approach to landscape architecture has made it a leader in the field, as the company works tirelessly to create a better world through thoughtful design.

 

We represent over 70 years of experience in Landscape Architecture and Land Planning. Disciplines within our practice cover the following areas: Corporate and Commercial Environments, Residential Communities, Streetscape and Public Spaces, Parks and Recreation, Hospitality and Resorts and Therapeutic Gardens. For more information about our company and portfolio, visit us at www.IronwoodDG.com. 

 

At Ironwood Design Group, we believe in creating a safe and inclusive work culture for both personal and professional development. We encourage our team members to be involved in their community and professional organizations. Ironwood Design Group has achieved nationwide and local affiliation with many organizations including ASLA, USGBC and ULI. 

 

We currently have opportunities for entry-level designers, mid-level designers and project managers. To learn more about each position, please visit our careers page at www.IronwoodDG.com/Careers.

A BLA or MLA from an accredited Landscape Architecture program or related field of study is required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additional compensation and benefit information is available via the link above.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - HDLA - Nashville

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

NASHVILLE, TN

HDLA, an award-winning Landscape Architecture firm located in Nashville, TN, is seeking a full-time, in- studio Communications Coordinator to support the day-to-day marketing and graphics efforts for our energetic and creative design studio.

HDLA is committed to design excellence and the creation of sustainable, beautiful, and memorable landscapes that evoke a sense of place and connect communities to the built environment. HDLA values professional growth, work-life balance, and a collaborative open office environment. HDLA’s diverse portfolio includes high profile urban spaces, parks, gardens, mixed-use and civic centers, multi-family residential communities, and institutional and campus planning and design. For a more in-depth cross section of work, please visit www.hodgsondouglas.com.

The Communications Coordinator position will work closely with the Studio Manager, the Firm Partners, Office Manager, and will collaborate with all members of the studio. The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the execution of all marketing efforts, including driving firm awareness, building brand identity, informing business development, understanding client needs and goals, and producing marketing content and deliverables to support these efforts.

Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be well organized and detail oriented, and bring knowledge of A/E marketing strategy, campaigns, and project pursuits. Clear, cohesive, and compelling writing skills are required, along with the ability to produce consistent messaging. Marketing content will reflect the mission and visual language of HDLA, but be tailored to every prospective client and audience. The position requires organization and management of multiple projects with differing timelines and firm deadlines. This candidate must exhibit maturity, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. An appreciation for art and landscape is valued, as is an understanding of the design fields (Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning).

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Business Development and Understanding Clients

  • Work with the Studio Manager, Office Manager, and Firm Partners to develop, support and execute business development activities.

  • Coordinate with Studio Manager on marketing activities, submissions, and deadlines.

  • Support Studio Manager, Firm Partners, and studio members in thought leadership activities

  • (meet and greets, presentations, lectures, publications, award nominations, etc.)

  • Undertake research on target markets to understand client needs and goals.

  • Support and nurture long-term relationships with clients.

  • Track long-term leads and potential projects posted on procurement sites.

  • Provide project summaries of potential efforts to the Studio Manager and Firm Partners for

  • evaluation.

  • Support Studio Manager in maintaining an active list of current long-term leads, RFQ/RFPs,

  • proposal deadlines, and fee efforts, and track key metrics for success.

  • Create and produce submissions from outlines through full content using InDesign, or

  • standard Word templates, as required. Communications Coordinator will be responsible for

  • coordinating the production of quality proposals in a timely manner to meet all deadlines.

  • Work with Studio Manager and Firm Partners to develop project interviews and collateral.

  • Interface with potential clients and collaborators to coordinate proposal information.

Firm Awareness and Brand Identity

  • Work with Studio Manager and Firm Partners to establish and lead marketing campaigns to build firm awareness and strengthen brand identity.

  • Establish and coordinate execution of marketing campaigns across digital platforms (website, social media, marketing materials).

Recommended Skills and Attributes:

  • Experience in similar setting or roles within a A/E firm preferred, but not required.

  • Knowledge of business development and proposal processes (RFQ/RFP’s)

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • A joyful and proactive approach to problem-solving

  • An appreciation for landscape, art, and culture is valued.

  • A strong connection to the firm values and mission

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

  • Proficiency with Adobe Suites, at a minimum InDesign

Education Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to Communications, Landscape Architecture, and Architecture.

HDLA offers competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and work samples, in PDF format to Chris Mantle at cmantle@hodgsondouglas.com.

Entry Level Landscape Designer - HDLA - Nashville

ENTRY LEVEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

NASHVILLE, TN

 

HDLA, an award-winning landscape architecture firm located in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Entry Level Designer with 0-2 years of professional experience to join our energetic and creative design studio.

 

HDLA is a Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Planning Firm, committed to design excellence and the creation of sustainable, beautiful, and memorable landscapes that evoke a sense of place and connect communities to the built environment. HDLA values professional growth, work-life balance, and a collaborative open office environment. HDLA’s diverse portfolio includes high profile urban spaces, parks, retail, mixed-use and civic centers, multi-family residential communities, and institutional and campus planning. For a more in-depth cross section of work, please visit www.hodgsondouglas.com.

 

Successful Candidates will demonstrate a superior level of design skill, creativity and a passion for continued learning and professional growth. Candidates must be creative, organized, detail-oriented, efficient, adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities, and able to work collaboratively and confidently within a project team. Candidates should be passionate about design and the practice of landscape architecture and motivated to make an impactful difference in this profession and it’s changing role in shaping built environments.

 

Skills Required

•    0-2 years of professional experience

•    Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office required

•    Working knowledge of SketchUp and other 3-D modeling programs (Lumion preferred)

•    Excellent hand graphics, specifically at the conceptual level

•    Broad understanding of plant material selection and use

•    Ability to construct and administer CAD drawings in accordance with office standards

•    Construction document and detailing experience preferred

•    Strong oral, written, and graphic communication skills

•    Excellent time-management and organizational skills

•    Ability to self-edit work and command a high level of accuracy

 

Education Requirements

BLA or MLA from an accredited Landscape Architecture program required. HDLA offers competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and work samples, in PDF format to Chris Mantle at cmantle@hodgsondouglas.com.