Senior-Level Landscape Architect

SWA/Balsley is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior-Level Landscape Architect with 10+ years of landscape architecture experience. Experience managing NYC Parks Capital Division projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant, is a plus. Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, is a plus.

About the position

• Domestic and international travel.
• Shared leadership role with managing the studio and its growth.
• Representing the firm at client and agency meetings and industry conferences.
• Contributing to the marketing/business development efforts and recruitment.
• Attendance at firm-wide technical and field group committee gatherings.
• Participation in project/design kick-offs and crits throughout the project’s duration.
• Provide studio leadership and mentoring in technical documentation and construction and provide project management, client management, and coordination of your own projects.
• Provide peer reviews and leadership for Middle East project design teams.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience at a landscape architecture firm, with work in both the private and public realms.
• Accredited degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Licensed in the State of New York or ability to obtain license within 1 year.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating project management of full services.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Positive attitude and sense of accountability.
• Proficiency in:

o AutoCAD

o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, esp.)

o 3D modeling (Lumion, Rhino, and Sketchup, esp.)

o Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, esp.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing NYC Parks Capital Division projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant.
• Experience working for or with other NYC public agencies, particularly EDC and DDC.
• Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
• Experience leading a variety of public and private projects at a range of scales.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, plant materials, and construction.
• Experience or interest in business development and marketing.
• Prior prime leadership experience with large teams.
• Proficiency in:
• Revit 3D modeling
• Hand sketching
• BIM

Apply:

• Portfolio (PDF, 10MB, 20 pages max.)
• Resume/CV (PDF)
• Contact information for 2-3 references
• Cover letter (PDF