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Director of Landscape Architecture/Landscape Design

, New York, New York, United States

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The Director of Landscape Architecture is responsible for the revenue, quality, timeliness, and budgets of all landscape architecture projects. This role will oversee the Landscape Architecture Studio to ensure performance is aligned with Carrier Johnson + CULTURE and industry standards. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assign projects to in-house staff or consultants and schedule completions to meet team targets. Monitor design progress and staff compliance with project milestone dates and present status updates to commissioner-level staff on a regular basis. Direct and supervise Landscape Project Managers and the design process to ensure projects have well-thought-out designs and remain on schedule and within budget. Mentor and provide support to the Landscape Project Managers and the entire design team. Ensure documents are submitted to oversight regulatory agencies to obtain timely approvals. Review graphic and written design documents to ensure documents effectively convey project goals. Prioritize workload to ensure schedules are met. Represent CJ+C at meetings with outside organizations, community boards, community interest groups and other city and state agencies.

MANAGEMENT

Manage

the Landscape Architect Project Managers and staff to ensure quality of

work is consistent with CJ+Cs quality standards, as well as meeting all

applicable deadlines and budgets.

Assist

CJ+Cs multidisciplinary team with development of short and long-term

goals & objectives.

Establish

the Landscape Architecture Departments short and long-term goals and

ensure they are accomplished.

Organize

and manage Studios day-to-day operations.

Identify

ways to function at a higher level in areas including, but not limited to,

client service, communication, design, and production.

Maintain

and improve employee morale by meeting regularly with staff members and

establishing an open line of communication.

Mentor

staff as necessary to help them achieve their professional goals.

Identify

potential candidates and participate in staff recruiting interviews.

Regularly

review Studio billings for trends and compliance with annual revenue

goals.

Keep

current on industry trends and evaluate if implementation would benefit

the company.

PROJECT OVERSIGHT

Oversee

all active Landscape Architecture projects within the firm.

Review

and approve project proposals submitted by Landscape Architect Project

Managers.

Review

and execute subconsultant contracts as needed.

Establish

and retain a leading-edge knowledge of sustainable site concepts.

Pursue

and maintain professional licensure in state(s) other than California (as

required). Georgia and Washington licensure required.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Lead

the Landscape Architecture Studio business development efforts in all

market sectors.

Align

Studios revenue streams with company revenue goals.

Establish

and oversee the Studios annual revenue and marketing objectives.

Secure

the work of great projects for quality clients.

Establish

and maintain positive relationships with City and County jurisdictions.

Identify

potential teaming opportunities with architects, engineers, and other

industry professionals both within and outside of CJ+C.

Assist

with CJ+Cs marketing and public relations efforts.

Champion

cross-selling of all CJ+Cs services and disciplines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

-This position oversees the Landscape Architect Project Managers and Studio staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Strong

background and success with project and people management.

Strong

communication skills (both written and verbal).

Strong

organization and time management skills.

High-level

skills in site planning, planting design, layout, and construction

detailing.

Thorough

knowledge and ability to provide creative application of California,

Georgia and Pacific Northwest plant palettes at minimum.

Understanding

of and ability to apply current, sustainable site concepts.

Ability

to maintain a high degree of accuracy in all his/her work.

Ability

to interact positively and professionally with other employees, clients,

and teaming partners.

Ability

to maintain (at least) the minimum CE requirements to support professional

licensure.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelors

(or advanced) Degree in Landscape Architecture from a four-year college or

university.

A

minimum of 10 years of related experience in a management/leadership

position at a private consulting firm (Director level experience

preferred).

Experience

in the local AEC industry is preferred.

Experience

with managing and maintaining positive client relationships.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSES -Licensed Landscape Architect registered in the State of California, Washington, and Georgia. Certified LEED AP, WELL AP a plus.