SmithGroup

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialists develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

The Madison office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to 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.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.