Landscape Architect

Description :

A Project Leader is a leadership position in the firm in which a person helps define and carry out project vision with Directors and Partners. Project Leaders move a project forward, lead an internal team, coordinate with consultants, and work through all items agreed upon in the contract. They establish relationships with the client and other stakeholders and consultants, together with Directors and Partners, with increasing responsibility as projects progress. Project Leaders develop and mentor those who are a part of their project team(s). They may work on multiple projects at VIA and are involved with employee recruitment and project acquisition efforts. Beyond what is listed below, we look for candidates with experience in the following areas : Strategy, Programming, Urban Design, and Master Planning. Experience in all these areas is not a requirement, but experience in more

than one is preferred.

The Project Leader is exposed to various work methods which are focused on the following core actions :

• Thinking : content generation of design through various mediums
• Doing : production of drawings, presentations, and general design production tasks
• Interacting : participation and leadership in meetings, project discussions, employee development and studio life

Depending upon a candidate’s experience and background, they will be recognized as a Project Leader or Senior Project Leader.

Skills Required : Project Leader

At least 7-10 years of professional design experience, with at least 3 years of project and team management

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe CS, MS Office Suite, Teams, Bluebeam. Experience with Revit is a plus.

Successful experience in a leadership role on large scale, multi-disciplinary projects

Exceptional design sensibility, talent, and rigor

Experience through all phases of design (concept design through construction administration)

Experience working with a range of consultants and large project teams, including architects, environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers

Education Requirements : Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture Travel Required : No