Michael Vergason Landscape Architects

• Junior Landscape Architect, 2-4 years experience
• Landscape Architect, 4-6 years experience

Posted 7_30_18

MVLA seeks individuals for full-time positions to work directly with Project Managers and Principal on all aspects of landscape architecture design, documentation, and construction administration for local and national projects.

Characteristics and Skills

• Strong design skills, creative-thinker, comfortable with hand-drawing
• Team player, eager to collaborate but equally self-motivated to work independently
• Proactive and ready to contribute energy to office culture
• Good working knowledge of plants, construction detailing and methods
• Great interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writer, fluent in English – written and verbal
• Construction project management is a plus

Experience and Qualifications

• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture
• Technical capability in CAD, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite, Excel
• Permits/Visas to work in USA full-time
• Licensure not required

Applicants must be available to start in August 2018. If you are eager to learn and believe you could make a significant contribution to our studio, please send a CV and portfolio as a single PDF attachment, no larger than 10MB, to info@vergason.net or MVLA mailing address. Put name and position to which you are applying in the subject of your email/envelope. No phone calls please.

Landscape Architect/Designer, Entry Level to 3 Years’ Experience

Urban, Ltd.

Annandale & Chantilly Offices

Posted 6_3_18

Urban, Ltd. (www.urban-ltd.com) seeks landscape architect/designers with up to three years’ experience to work in their Annandale and Chantilly, VA offices. Urban is an industry leading firm in land development in the region, and provides a comfortable environment, competitive pay, great benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Candidates should:

-possess an accredited degree in Landscape Architecture

-have strong, creative design and good graphic production skills

-demonstrate experience with preparation of hardscape and landscape plans for rezoning, site plan and construction documents

-have technical knowledge of landscape architectural construction including codes and development regulations

-have a good working knowledge of landscape and native plants in the Mid-Atlantic region

-be proficient with AutoCad, Photoshop, Indesign, Sketchup and MS Office

-have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

-be team player able to contribute and work in a collaborative environment

-be eligible to work in the United States

These additional skills and qualifications are desired, but not required:
-experience in Northern Virginia area jurisdictions

-ISA Arborist Certification or training
To apply, please submit a digital resume and portfolio (maximum file size 5 MB please) via e-mail to employment@urban-ltd.com listing “Landscape Architect/Designer” in the subject line. Applicants submitting resumes without portfolios will not be considered. No telephone calls please. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. EOE.

Landscape Architect (4 to 8 Years’ Experience)

Hord Coplan Macht

Baltimore Office

Posted 4_25_18

Hord Coplan Macht is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design firm with three offices nationally. Our award winning landscape architecture studio serves a diverse clientele on a broad range of projects including urban in-fill, mixed use and educational campuses. Our civic work includes parks, plazas, historic landscapes and memorials. Situated in the heart of the scenic Inner Harbor with 360 degree views of the city, Hord Coplan Macht’s downtown office is in the middle of the action with easy access to dining, museums and public transit.

We are seeking a project manager level landscape architect with 4 to 8 years of experience. Interested applicant should be experienced in project management, project coordination, client interaction and preparation of construction documents. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in landscape architecture required.
Hord Coplan Macht offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The firm provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website at http://www.hcm2.com to discover more about our firm.

To apply online, please send your resume and sample portfolio in PDF format (max 10 MB) or an online link to recruiting@hcm2.com.

Landscape Architect (4 to 6 Years’ Experience)

Rhodeside & Harwell

Alexandria, VA

Posted 4_25_18

Rhodeside & Harwell is seeking new staff to join our award-winning team of landscape architects, urban designers, and planners. Our current list of projects includes public urban plazas, streetscapes, parks and open space design, community revitalization, diplomatic and educational campus design, and historic preservation. We work locally, nationally and internationally with both public and private sector clients. Our office of 30 people is located in an open studio in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. We also have a small studio in Manhattan to serve our NY area projects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are now seeking a landscape architect for a position in our Alexandria office with the following qualifications:

• Must have Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture and 4-6 years of recent experience in a professional design office.
• Must be a licensed Landscape Architect or in process to become licensed.
• Must demonstrate strong skills in design, construction document preparation, project management and construction administration.
• The ideal candidate must be passionate about creating high-quality urban environments and care about the details of a project.
• Finally, we are looking for an individual to join our office who brings with them enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Our office culture is warm and friendly, and the pace of work is frequently fast-moving and deadline-driven.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ONCE YOU ARE HERE:

• Collaborate with internal design teams working on a wide range of urban-focused projects.
• Manage the development of design and preparation of construction document packages.
• Be a part of a dynamic office that is committed to invest in continued education, mentorship, and your professional development.
• Work with landscape architects, urban designers, urban planners, transportation planners, preservation specialists, horticulture experts, and construction managers in multi-disciplinary teams.

Interested candidates should email their resume and work samples, including at least one example of construction documents to:

Kevin Fisher | Kevinf@rhodeside-harwell.com

Learn more about us: www.rhodeside-harwell.com

Urban Parks With Purpose Associate

The Conservation Fund

Washington, DC

Posted 4_4_18

Background:
The Conservation Fund, a highly ranked non-profit organization working across the United States, is expanding its capacity to serve urban areas and historically disadvantaged communities with new parks, greenways, and other forms of green infrastructure. True to its mission on advancing conservation of natural resources and achieving economic and social benefits, the Fund’s new urban projects are collaborative undertakings that involve community-based groups, local agencies and organizations, business, philanthropy and other partners with expertise or interest in achieving triple bottom line outcomes. [For more information about the Fund, visit www.conservationfund.org.]

Position summary:
This is a new position at The Conservation Fund that is supported by major foundation grant awards. The Urban Parks with Purpose Associate position is funded for an initial period of two years. Continuation is expected, but will be contingent upon securing additional grant or other funding support. Initially, the position will focus on work in developing new or enhanced parks, greenways or similar multi-function conserved green infrastructure in disadvantaged neighborhoods in selected cities in America’s mid-Atlantic and Southeast. A successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for working with underserved communities and population groups. Each project is designed to integrate economic and social dimensions, such as workforce training, job creation, school- and non-school based education, public safety, and equitable community development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Play a leading role in coordinating and managing grant-funded project in five US Southeastern and mid-Atlantic cities
• Apply the Fund’s approach to respectful community engagement
• Help organize and run meetings with community leaders, other Fund staff and partners as needed
• Manage a growing network of partners in each of multiple cities and assist in organizing peer learning events and other exchanges among the cities
• Track key milestones and progress in meeting program plans; help prepare grant and other reports
• Track and prepare project budgets and personal/project expense accounts
• Represent the Fund on park, greenway, green infrastructure and water quality/access matters in interactions with community and municipal partners, technical experts, funders, and state and federal agencies and in various public forums
• Assist in planning, communications and program development activities
• Research, learn and convey information about other approaches and actors providing effective community engagement on parks and green infrastructure matters

DESIRED BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• College degree and/or equivalent, significant job-related experience (for example, project management, community organizing, non-profit leadership, etc.)
• Relevant experience (2 to 5 years) in managing projects and working at the community level will be weighted heavily when considering applicants for the position
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, including clear and persuasive writing, presentations to groups of varying sizes and backgrounds, and interpersonal skills in one-on-one or small group settings
• Experience or demonstrated ability in researching, articulating and supporting project proposals
• High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Passion for environmental, social, and economic justice particularly for historically disadvantaged communities or population groups
• Demonstrated affinity for parks and greenways or other types of natural, restored, or managed land or water areas.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel independently both locally and on overnight, out-of-town trips. The Fund may request proof of possession of valid driver’s license
• Knowledge and ability to operate typical office technology and software, including computers, computerized word processing software, and related office equipment such as printers and scanners
• Ability to conduct online, telephone, in-person and library research and communications
• Be able to understand financial reports.

The Conservation Fund, a Non Profit Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or practice in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Please submit cover letter with resume to careers@conservationfund.org. Position will remain open until filled. Click here to apply online.

Staff Designer, 1- 6 years experience

LOCH Collective

Annapolis, MD

Posted 1_10_18

Online Post: LOCHcollective.com/join-our-team

LOCH is a design consulting studio founded in landscape architecture. We believe in connecting people with nature and one another.

LOCH designs landscapes, spaces, architecture, interiors, solutions, and art where nature is brought into a person’s daily life and where people are drawn out into nature.

Designers Needed:

LOCH Collective is seeking incredible Designers to join their team and help the studio create inspiring spaces, landscapes, and experiences.

Why is this job important to LOCH Collective?

Great design comes from team involvement. These designers will be integral to the design process as excellent researchers, designers, and thinkers. Because of our holistic studio approach, the new employees will jump into all phases of the design process and be expected to learn and handle a variety of tasks.

What are we looking for?

Basics:

-A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

-1 to 6 Years of employment history in a landscape architecture or architecture studio environment

-Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up and MS Office

-Proficiency with AutoCAD or Vectorworks (preferred)

What gets us excited:

-Passion for design, exploration, and research

-Kindness and empathy towards others

-Ability and desire to work across professions, we consult on many non-traditional projects

-The ability to work at varying scales in our field, from small urban gardens to master-planning 1,000-acre eco-communities

-Strong hand graphics and artistic curiosity

-Strong verbal and written communication skills

-Demonstrated technical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability

-Personable, hardworking, and fun, because our team spends a lot of time together

-International exposure and experience

Once you are here you will:

-Travel to project sites to perform site inventory and analysis

-Work closely with the principal to design gardens and review construction progress

-Create conceptual design presentation books for our clients

-Prepare graphic and written presentations

-Create 3D and perspective renderings

-Draft construction document packages

-Help us select and order plants for our projects

Our work:

Review our award-winning projects at our website: LOCHcollective.com

What do we need for application:

Submit the following in PDF format not exceeding 10mb in file size via email:

-Cover letter

-Resume

-Portfolio

Email with subject line “Staff Designer | First & Last Name” to

Gabriela Maria Sanchez

LOCH Collective

209 West Street, Suite 201

Annapolis, MD 21401

connect@lochcollective.com

No phone calls, please

Compensation:

LOCH Collective offers a competitive compensation package and benefits commensurate with experience.

Landscape Architect (5 to 8 Years’ Experience)

Hord Coplan Macht

Baltimore and Alexandria

Posted 12_30_17

Hord Coplan Macht is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design firm with 260 people in three offices nationally. Our award winning landscape architecture studio serves a diverse clientele on a broad range of projects including urban in-fill, transit oriented, mixed use and educational campuses. Our civic work includes parks, plazas, historic landscapes and memorials.

We are seeking a project manager level landscape architect with 5 to 8 years of experience. Interested applicant should be experienced in project management, project coordination, client interaction and preparation of construction documents. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Positions available in Baltimore and Alexandria Offices.

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in landscape architecture required.
Hord Coplan Macht offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The firm provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website at http://www.hcm2.com to discover more about our firm.

To apply online, please send your resume and sample portfolio in PDF format (max 10 MB) or an online link to recruiting@hcm2.com.

Landscape Designer (1 to 3 Years’ Experience)

Moody Graham, Washington, DC

Posted 12_13_17

Moody Graham is currently seeking talented applicants with 1-3 years of professional landscape architecture experience for a full-time salaried landscape design position.

Responsibilities will include hand sketching, digital drawing & drafting, site documentation & analysis, development of construction details, working with clients & contractors, and making the world more harmonious one plant at a time.

Qualifications required;

• Bachelors degree or higher in Landscape Architecture (or Architecture with a documented interest in Landscape Architecture) and 2-3 years of recent professional experience

• Excellent organization, communication, and graphic skills

• Commitment to beauty, innovation, health, and happiness through the practice of landscape architecture

• Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite, Autocad, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and three dimensional graphics programs such as Rhino and/or Sketchup

• Solid plant identification skills and design understanding of woody and herbaceous plants of the mid-Atlantic region

• Interest in working in a small, idea focused firm that moves quickly

• Self-motivated individual that brings a passionate point of view and can handle multiple projects and responsibilities

To Apply: Please email cover letter, resume and portfolio (including any relevant work samples) as a single file pdf attachment (10mb maximum file size) to Ryan Moody at Moody Graham (ryan@moodyarchitecture.com) with the heading Landscape Designer Position. Please do not call regarding the position.

We are looking to hire immediately and will remove the posting once the position is filled.

To learn more about Moody Graham, please visit our website at www.moodygraham.com or follow us on Instagram @instamoodygraham.

Title: Landscape Architect – Entry Level

City: Washington, DC

State: DC

Years of Experience: 0-3 Years

Posted 12_5_17

Lee and Associates, Inc (ºlai) is seeking an entry level landscape architect/designer (0-3 years). Our studio in Washington, DC is comprised of landscape architects, planners, and urban designers- dedicated individuals engaged in the continuing process of creating environments that improve the quality of life. We share a commitment to ensure our designs recognize the multitude of uses that can co-exist, as people live, work, play, and celebrate in the natural world.

We are looking for candidates with strong design and graphic production skills—with an attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and an eagerness to learn. We hope to find designers who will share our firm’s enthusiasm for our projects and services, promote a positive work atmosphere, and bring their own creative ideas and energy to the studio.

ºlai offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and find the diversity of our studio strengthens our work. We consider all applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation.

Send resume, cover letter and samples of design work in single PDF (maximum of 6MB) to Bang Shon at bshon@leeandassociatesinc.com No calls or links to websites please.

Lee and Associates, Inc.
638 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

www.leeandassociatesinc.com

* Professional degree in Landscape Architecture

* Strong written, oral, and graphic communication skills

* Commitment to design excellence

* High proficiency in AutoCad

* High proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and other Adobe applications

* Proficiency in Sketch Up (other 3D applications a plus.)

* Make note of experience with Microstation

Landscape Designer (2 to 4 Years’ Experience)

Rhodeside & Harwell, Alexandria

Posted 11_26_17

OUR TEAM:

Rhodeside & Harwell is seeking new staff to join our award-winning team of landscape architects, urban designers, and planners. Our current list of projects includes public urban plazas, streetscapes, parks and open space design, community revitalization, diplomatic and educational campus design, and historic preservation. We work locally, nationally and internationally with both public and private sector clients. Our office of 30 people is located in an open studio in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. We also have a small studio in Manhattan to serve our NY area projects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are now seeking a landscape designer for a position in our Alexandria office with the following qualifications:

• Must have Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture and 2-4 years of recent experience in a professional design office.
• Must also demonstrate strong skills in preparation of construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Prefer applicants with strong graphic skills using Adobe programs, and hand drawing.
• Proficiency in other programs (e.g. Sketchup, Rhino and its plug-ins, GIS) is a plus.
• Demonstrated technical skills, an attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• The ideal candidate must be passionate about creating high-quality urban environments and care about the details of a project.
• Finally, we are looking for an individual to join our office who brings with them enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Our office culture is warm and friendly, and the pace of work is frequently fast-moving and deadline-driven. The ideal candidate should be happy to pitch in on a deadline and be able to work well with others.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ONCE YOU ARE HERE:

• Collaborate with internal design teams working on a wide range of urban-focused projects.
• Create study 3D models, infographics, site analysis, renderings, and visualizations.
• Draft construction document packages and learn the craft of translating a design into a built project.
• Be a part of a dynamic office that is committed to invest in continued education, mentorship, and your professional development.
• Work with landscape architects, urban designers, urban planners, transportation planners, preservation specialists, horticulture experts, and construction managers in multi-disciplinary teams.

Interested candidates should email their resume and work samples, including at least one example of construction documents to:

Kevin Fisher | Kevinf@rhodeside-harwell.com

Learn more about us: www.rhodeside-harwell.com

Landscape Architect (3-5 Years)

Kane Landscapes, Inc.

Effective: November 10, 2017

Kane Landscapes, Inc. has been Inspiring, Creating, and Sustaining high-quality, professional landscape services for area residents since 1991. Kane Landscapes is dedicated to the Design/Build methodology of contracting. With a company focus on superior service and attention to detail, we strive to deliver amazing value to our clients. That is where you come in. If you are looking for a place to grow, be nurtured, and flourish while designing fantastic outdoors environments for great clients we are the home for you. Our exceptional staff is committed to providing superior customer service and building long-term relationships, not only with our clients but with our colleagues, in a team-centric environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Initial design concepts, design development and construction documents for high end residential projects.
• Technical review, quality assurance, and quality control for landscape projects
• Design details and construction drawing preparation for landscape residential designs including but not limited to zoning, building codes, layout, grading, and hardscape.
• Consulting with design partners as need, ie: Engineers.
• Presentation drawing preparation.
• Construction estimating.
• Working with project team members to guide and shape the design and delivery of projects of a variety of scale and type.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Landscape Designer/Architect focused on high end residential projects.
• Strong organizational skills, deadline oriented, and be proactive.
• Good design and graphic communication (hand/computer) skills.
• Strong plant knowledge, including natives.
• Working knowledge of grading, construction materials, and detailing.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Must be highly proficient in AutoCAD or related software and Graphic/3D programming. Pool Studio and Dynascape preferred.
• Strong free-hand illustration and rendering skills (Preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Asset software, preferable.
• Self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce quality work.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited LAAB degree program (Preferred)

Contact Information: employment@kanelandscapes.com

Posted 10_23_17

Requisition Number	17-0856
Title	Senior Project Manager
Location	Reston, VA
Description	Ranked as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. prides itself on hiring high-achieving, dedicated, and reliable professionals. Firmwide we have over 150 landscape architecture professionals and we are continuing to grow. We are searching for an enthusiastic and well-qualified landscape architect for our Reston, Virginia office. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing projects, developing project scope and budgets, serving as the client contact, directing the site design and coordinating work with other staff and design team members. In addition, this candidate should have experience providing site planning, urban and landscape design, graphic and technical production and coordination of project entitlements. Projects should include small to large scale commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and residential land development projects. Other projects will include streetscapes, public open space, parks and community facilities, as well as providing support to civil engineers, planners, and environmental scientists. Project experiences will be diverse as we provide services to both the public and private sectors.
Position Requirements	• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution • Registration as a Landscape Architect • 10 or more years of experience in land planning, landscape architecture or a strongly related position • Entrepreneurial business development spirit • Potential/desire to lead a regional practice and manage clients and a team • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Microsoft (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) programs • Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, Illustrator) • Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Positive attitude and a strong work ethic characterized by collaborating with interdisciplinary partners in a team-centric environment • Experience working in the private consulting sector • Ability to manage multiple priorities • Self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce high quality workWe offer excellent benefits, including 401K and profit sharing, an impressive incentive bonus program, and the opportunity to advance your career with an industry leader. Apply online: Kimley-Horn Landscape Architect Practice BuilderLearn more about us at: http://www.kimley-horn.com/join-our-team
Min. Experience	10 years
Min. Education Level	Bachelor’s Degree
Required Major	Landscape Architecture
Professional Registration	PLA – Professional Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect, minimum 5 years’ experience

Bowman Consulting

Chantilly, VA

Posted 8_15_17

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist or lead in the execution of landscape architectural design on assigned projects within a multidisciplinary collaborative setting.
• Prepare hardscape and landscape plans for urban settings, streetscapes, parks and recreation, etc. including entitlement, site plan and construction documents.
• Prepare graphics and presentation packages.
• Carry out technical and administrative assignments, tabulations, cost estimates, etc.
• Conduct research and prepare construction details and specifications.
• Assist in performing onsite inspections during construction and coordinate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• May utilize and assist less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.
• Consult with clients, engineers, and architects on specifications and needs of overall projects.
• Participate on project teams and in project meetings.
• Written report presentation.
• Actively participate in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the company may be enhanced.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Possess a valid landscape architecture license, Virginia and/or Maryland preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in landscape architectural design and construction detailing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Conceptual Design through Construction Documents, including hand sketches.
• Strong, creative design and good graphic production skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCad and presentation graphics programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup and MS.
• Employment history in a design-driven studio environment is preferred.
• Have technical knowledge of landscape architectural construction methods including codes and development regulations for local jurisdictions.
• Have a good working knowledge of landscape and native plants in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Proficiency in effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the public in a presentation format.
• Be a team player able to contribute and work in a collaborative environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in written, oral and graphic communication.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

These additional skills and qualifications are desired:

• Experience in Metropolitan Washington D.C. area jurisdictions.

Note: The position description is intended as a summary only of key duties. Other related duties may be assigned as appropriate.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to APPLY TODAY by following this link > https://goo.gl/ZaaG2C

Bowman Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Bowman Consulting Group does not sponsor any visa applications for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

DC/Northern VA Architectural Products Territory Sales Professional

Forms+Surfaces

Greater Washington, DC Area

Posted 8_15_17

Forms+Surfaces is currently looking for an experienced architectural sales professional to join our rapidly growing sales organization. We currently have available a vibrant territory for a qualified sales technician who resides within close proximity to the Washington DC/Northern VA areas. Sales territory includes portions of the DC market as well as Northern VA. Must be local to this area to be considered for the role. The focus will be on selling our exciting selection of outdoor architectural products to end users and their representatives in the assigned territory. Strong contacts with local Landscape Architects and the like are needed.

Full salary and benefits package, uncapped commission, an existing client base, and more leads than we can currently handle, make this an extraordinary opportunity for the right individual.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated sales professional with proven success in the architectural and design market. Important criteria will be a thorough understanding, and successful history, of working with landscape architects, architects, specifiers etc. The ability to generate strong specifications then follow them through the bidding and ordering sales cycle is critical. The chosen candidate will represent our entire product line within the established geographic parameters.

Experience with technical, design-oriented solutions is of particular importance. The ideal candidate will have education and experience (3-5 years) as an Architect, Landscape Architect who then decided to transition into a more outgoing sales role within the industry. Demonstrated sales success in the A/D market (3-5 years is desired) with an emphasis on outdoor site furniture and outdoor lighting.

With our ongoing commitment to new materials, technologies, and product design and a dynamic marketing program focused on lead generation through advertising, PR, direct mail, and internet outreach, we take a proactive approach to fully leveraging the abilities and energies of our sales organization.

An F+S Territory Manager has more than a hundred projects moving through the sales cycle concurrently, so the ability to organize and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and fully utilize our Sales Force Automation Software to effectively manage time and communications is critical. With many of our projects involving decision-makers in multiple regions and even countries, it is also crucial that our Territory Managers genuinely enjoy working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment and engaging team members in other parts of the organization – sales, marketing, manufacturing, design – to accomplish a goal.

At Forms+Surfaces we’re as dedicated to the development of our employees as we are to the design and manufacture of our exceptional products. We are a progressive, growth-oriented company, providing excellent product, marketing, and advanced selling skills training for our sales professionals. Engaged, talented Regional Sales Managers provide hands-on mentoring and personalized career development. For additional information, please visit www.forms-surfaces.com.

EOE

Wiles Mensch Corporation

Reston, VA

Posted 8_15_17

WMC’s Landscape Architecture Studio is a design studio within a larger multi-disciplinary site development consulting firm. The studio focuses on strong collaborative site design, exciting environments, and is dedicated to growing and expanding its presence in the Washington, DC region, and beyond.

If you would like to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects, our Reston office is currently recruiting for two positions.

Candidates should send resume and portfolio to HR@wilesmensch.com.

MID-LEVEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Major Responsibilities include:

• Technical review and QA/QC
• Construction Administration Activities
• Presentation drawing preparation.
• Detail design and construction drawing preparation for both landscape and general site designs including layout, grading, and hardscape
• Working with project team members to guide and shape the design and delivery of projects of a variety of scale and type.
• Urban Streetscape, Courtyards, Plazas Design. Urban Parks and Playground Design

Skills Required:

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience as a Landscape Architect focused on a variety of urban projects.
• Ability to work independently on computer generated designs, and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Strong plant knowledge, including natives
• Strong knowledge of grading, construction materials and detailing.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Must be Highly Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office and Sketchup.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited degree program.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensed in Virginia or Maryland Encouraged

ENTRY LEVEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Major Responsibilities include:

• Generating initial design concept and development (hand/computer).
• Presentation drawing preparation.
• Detail design and construction drawing preparation for both landscape and general site designs including layout, grading, and hardscape
• Working with project team members to guide and shape the design and delivery of projects of a variety of scale and type.
• Urban Streetscape, Courtyards, Plazas Design, Urban Park and Playground Design

Skills Required:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Landscape Architect focused on a variety of urban projects.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good design and graphic communication (hand/computer) skills.
• Strong plant knowledge, including natives
• Working knowledge of grading, construction materials and detailing.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Must be Highly Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office and Sketchup.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited degree program.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Compensation:

• Pay Range – Pay consummate with level of experience and applying position.
• Competitive benefits package provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Mid-Level Designer/Landscape Architect

Arentz Landscape Architects

Washington, DC

Posted 7_31_17

Arentz Landscape Architects, a small boutique landscape architecture firm, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Designer/Landscape Architect. Our practice is 90% high-end residential with the occasional institutional project including niche hotels, private schools, and museums. We practice across a broad spectrum of scales from large rural estates to small urban gardens developing big picture relationships and intensely focusing on the execution the finer details. ALA has developed a consistent body of award-winning work based on the philosophy that the creation of place is critical to the outcome of a project and achieved through an understanding of scale, proportion, and context to develop projects that fit their environment. Underlying all of our work is the acknowledgement that each project is unique, and an appropriate response is one that carefully integrates client values with layers of culture, history, and materials. Our projects are primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region with a D.C., Maryland, Virginia focus. However, we frequently have projects outside of the region and occasionally abroad.

Interested persons should demonstrate strong design and graphic skills including hand drawing. Candidates should be creative, efficient, adaptable to changing schedules and priorities and be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with attention to detail and will be expected to think critically to develop projects from design conception through construction.

Our office is in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC.

Experience: Qualified candidates will have 5 to 7 years of experience in a professional setting and an undergraduate or graduate degree in Landscape Architecture.

Responsibilities:
▪ Contribute to and collaborate on the development conceptual design presentations.
▪ Develop, organize, and present detailed design and construction packages.
▪ Research and explore design solutions.
▪ Coordinating with other disciplines and government agencies.
▪ Coordinating with and directing contractors and trades for project construction.

Skills/Qualifications:
▪ Proven superior people, project management, and organizational skills.
▪ Construction documentation, specification, and construction observation experience on highly detailed projects.
▪ Strong hardscape and plant knowledge.
▪ Proven track record of successful collaborations with design team members.
▪ Attention to detail, ability to self-edit and commitment to accuracy.
▪ Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, Adobe Photoshop, and Sketchup.
▪ Regional familiarity.
Salary commensurate with work experience and skill set.
Email resume, portfolio, and reference information to:
Sandi Olsen, accounting@arentzdc.com

Landscape Architecture Lecturer

University of Maryland Landscape Architecture Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

Posted 7_26_17

The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture invites individuals with expertise in landscape architecture to apply for an instructor position(s) for multiple courses. We have listed a number of possible courses for flexibility. Current staff will teach one to two of the courses listed depending on the expertise and selection of the instructor(s).

COURSES Fall 2017 LARC 152 Greening Cities MW 12:00pm – 12:50pm

LARC 265 Site Analysis and Ecological Principles TuTh 9:30am -10:45am

LARC 420 Professional Practice Tu 9:00am – 11:50am We are willing to explore a time change to after work hours to accommodate the schedule of the selected instructor.

LARC 721 Landscape Construction Methods and Materials W 8:00am – 10:45am

Spring 2018 LARC 471 Capstone Studio: Community Design M 1:00pm – 4:50pm W; 2:00pm – 5:50pm

LARC 671 Landscape Architecture Research Methods W 10:00am – 12:50pm

More information about each class can be found at http://www.testudo.umd.edu/.

The Landscape Architecture program’s teaching, research, and outreach/service mission is directed toward livable and sustainable communities in the context of regional and local ecosystems. Applicants must have earned at least one accredited degree in landscape architecture and /or demonstrated strong potential as an instructor in landscape architecture. Preference will be considered for terminal degree in the field and skill sets and/or experience related to the selected course(s). Hiring is subject to budget approval.

AVAILABILITY First day of fall semester class begins Monday August 28th , 2017.

APPLICATION Review of applicants will begin Wednesday August 7, 2017 and continue until filled. Applicants should submit a brief letter of application with indication of course interest and curriculum vitae by email dnmyers@umd.edu.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Senior Planner

Position #14041, Grade 22

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Posted 7_24_17

Closes 8_24_17

DESCRIPTION:

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is looking for a multi-faceted, articulate Senior Planner with good analytical, presentation, and writing skills for the Development Review Division, Urban Design Section. The individual in this position should be a talented urban designer capable of reviewing and analyzing development proposals for the Development Review Division, as well as providing urban design skills to planning teams. The primary duty will be a full regulatory case load to include all types of applications, such as subdivisions, zoning cases, special exceptions, and departures, with an emphasis on site plans and other design-driven applications. The candidate must be able to apply design and other discretionary regulations to major residential and mixed-use projects and overlay districts.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Under general supervision, the Senior Planner is expected to apply land use planning and urban design, as well as customer service knowledge, in the development review process and professionally perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

• Review development applications
• Code interpretation
• Production of staff reports
• Communication with the public and the elected officials
• Site inspections

Other duties may include full participation in interdisciplinary project teams. The ability to illustrate and graphically represent land use and design alternatives and relate land use plans to development review issues is important. The candidate must possess innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment is paramount. The ability to express planning and design principles verbally, graphically, and in writing is essential. A combination of public and private experience is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in planning, architecture, parks, engineering, environmental science, or equivalent disciplines related to job function and one (1) year of progressively responsible professional level planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $51,704 to $88,476 at the Senior Planner level with an excellent benefits package. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from minorities, females, and persons with disabilities.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE.

Landscape Architect and Campus Planner

BCWH, Richmond, VA

Posted 7_11_17

The Van Yahres Studio of BCWH is seeking an extraordinary individual who shares our passion for campus planning and design as well as the general practice of landscape architecture. BCWH is a multidisciplinary design firm headquartered in vibrant Richmond, Virginia. Its Van Yahres Studio is nationally recognized for its work in campus planning and design.

This will be a senior position, with excellent opportunities for advancement. The successful candidate will start strong and advance quickly. Primary responsibilities will include design leadership, project management and client relations for a wide variety of planning and design projects. The successful candidate will be disciplined, well-organized and flexible. He or she must be an inspired planner and designer, capable of imagining, articulating and producing creative solutions to our clients’ needs. He or she must also possess excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with consultants, the firm’s partners and a talented and diverse staff.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program. A masters degree is desirable but not required.
• A minimum of 7-8 years relevant experience, showing steady growth in skills and responsibilities throughout their career.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing ability.
• Strong technical skills, including grading, construction design and construction administration.
• Professional registration in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to obtain registration through comity.
• Strong graphic skills, including freehand drawing.
• Fluency in computer skills, including MS Office, Adobe CS, AutoCadd and Sketchup or similar modeling programs. Experience in BIM programs such as Revit is desirable but not required.
• Strong interest in the world of higher education.

If you are looking for professional opportunity and creative challenges as part of a friendly, caring and well-managed firm, we would love to hear from you. BCWH offers health, life, short and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, a 401K plan, paid vacations and holidays.

BCWH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please send resumes and expressions of interest to BCWH 1840 West Broad Street, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23220. Digital resumes and portfolios (5 MB max file size) may be directed to Syd Knight. No calls, please.

Landscape Architect (5 to 10 Years’ Experience)

Hord Coplan Macht, Baltimore Office

Posted 6_13_17

Hord Coplan Macht is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design firm with 240 people in three offices nationally. Our award winning landscape architecture studio serves a diverse clientele on a broad range of projects including urban in-fill, transit oriented, mixed use and educational campuses. Our civic work includes parks, plazas, historic landscapes and memorials.

We are seeking a mid-level landscape architect with 5 to10 years of experience to join our Baltimore office. Interested applicant should be experienced in client interaction, presentations, project management and preparation of construction documents.

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in landscape architecture required. Licensure in landscape architecture is required.

Hord Coplan Macht offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The firm provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website at http://www.hcm2.com to discover more about our firm. To apply on-line, please send your resume and sample portfolio in PDF format (max 10 MB) or an online link to recruiting@hcm2.com.

Landscape Architect/Designer, 1 to 3 Years’ Experience

Annandale, VA

Posted 5_15_17

Urban, Ltd. (www.urban-ltd.com) seeks a landscape architect/designer with one to three years’ experience to work in their Annandale, VA office. Urban is an industry leading firm in land development in the region, and provides a comfortable environment, competitive pay, great benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Candidates should:

-possess an accredited degree in Landscape Architecture

-have strong, creative design and good graphic production skills

-demonstrate experience with preparation of hardscape and landscape plans for rezoning, site plan and construction documents

-have technical knowledge of landscape architectural construction including codes and development regulations

-have a good working knowledge of landscape and native plants in the Mid-Atlantic region

-be proficient with AutoCad, Photoshop, Indesign, Sketchup and MS Office

-have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

-be team player able to contribute and work in a collaborative environment

-be eligible to work in the United States

These additional skills and qualifications are desired, but not required:
-experience in Northern Virginia area jurisdictions

-possess a valid landscape architecture license, Virginia preferred

-ISA Arborist Certification or training

To apply, please submit a digital resume and portfolio (maximum file size 5 MB please) via e-mail to employment@urban-ltd.com listing “Landscape Architect/Designer, 1-3 Years Experience” in the subject line. Applicants submitting resumes without portfolios will not be considered. No telephone calls please. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. EOE.

Construction Manager (Construction Services Section Chief)

Position #10094, Grade 32

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Posted 4_20_17

Closes 6_16_17

DESCRIPTION:

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time award winning, nationally recognized agency and recipient of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and recreation management, serving the Maryland region adjacent to Washington, D. C. This full time, career position in the Park Development Division of the Montgomery County Department of Parks offers an excellent opportunity for a construction professional to manage the Department’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) construction services program, which consists of construction management, inspection, and survey. The CIP has a six-year capital budget of $195 million.

Complete details here: Construction Manager-section chief 4.4.17.

Entry Level Landscape Architect

A. Morton Thomas and Associates Inc.

Rockville, MD

Posted 4_4_17

A. Morton Thomas and Associates Inc., an award winning and ZweigWhite Best Places to Work Hot Firm, provides ultidisciplinary services throughout the Mid‐Atlantic region of the United States. Our team of almost 500 people includes landscape architecture, environmental, civil engineering, transportation, surveying, and construction administration and inspection. Our fast‐paced office provides design services for exciting projects in the private and public sector.

Our Landscape Architecture and Ecosystem Services department is growing and is seeking a highly motivated ENTRY‐LEVEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT to join our team in the Rockville, MD headquarters office. The successful candidate will work on projects for mostly public sector clients that include park planning and design, streetscapes, trails, transportation networks, and community buildings. The team also supports other disciplines in our office. As an integral part of the team, you will work in a multidisciplinary atmosphere on projects from start to finish with most projects being constructed. You will never be sequestered to one type of project and will have access to many mentors along the way, including senior staff.

We are searching for a highly motivated and self‐starting candidate who can work well with others and bring their design ideas to the table. They should be passionate about incorporating sustainable principles into the process. The selected candidate should understand planting/hardscape materials, have an eye for design, be proficient in computer generated and hand drawn graphics, and possess a desire to learn. The work environment for this position is primarily in the office with occasional time in the field to conduct environmental surveys, site visits, and construction administration.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from a LAAB‐accredited school

0‐3 years of work experience in landscape architecture or related field

Proficiency with: AutoCAD 2010 and later, Adobe Suite, Sketch‐Up, Microsoft Office Suite

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to keep track of multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred Attributes:

Familiarity with permitting processes at local, state, and federal agencies with a strong preference for the Mid‐Atlantic region

Interest in environmental stewardship

Understanding of natural resource inventories, forest and tree conservation planning, wetland delineation and permitting

Prepared to sit for the LARE

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits along with the opportunity for significant challenges and rewards. Selected candidate will work from our Rockville, MD office.

If you would like to be considered for this position with AMT, please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio/work samples (10MB limit) to employment@amtengineering.com or you may visit our website and apply online. EOE/M/F/V/H

Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect

Posted 3_13_17

Stone Hill Design Associates, Inc. is seeking candidates interested in private sector, estate & garden design, with approximately 4-6 years experience in residential design.

Stone Hill Design Associates, is a well-established landscape architecture firm specializing in distinctive residential design. Based in the Mount Washington area of Baltimore, we offer the opportunity to work on a variety of scales and styles in both the interior and exterior of homes in Virginia, Delaware and Maryland.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is willing to take a project management role on residential projects, from site analysis to full construction documentation and construction administration. We are seeking a full or part-time employee. Salary and benefits commensurate with level of experience. Candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Have a degree in Landscape Design or Landscape Architecture
• Have a minimum of 4 years practical experience in residential landscape design
• Ability to develop full design and construction documents
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage small to large residential projects including discussing issues with client as well as contractors
• Must possess working knowledge of construction and masonry practices
• Must possess working knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification.
• Ability to draw and letter by hand as well as proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Please respond to this ad via email to:

Shari Depasquale, Principal, Stone Hill Design Associates, Inc. at sharishd@verizon.net. Please send a resume and a few examples of your work (of hand-drawn as well as AutoCAD examples).

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Division Chief for Development Review Division

10655-Grade K

Prince George’s County, MD

Posted 2_14_17

Details here.

Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect

Ithaca, NY

Posted 1_3_17

Whitham Planning & Design LLC, located in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Landscape Architectural Associate with expertise in design and planning, for our small, fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative firm. This position would entail the planning, site design, and coordination of projects at a range of scales, the majority of which are based in upstate New York. Applicants must have experience in landscape design, project research, project coordination for small, mid-size, and large development projects. The ideal candidate will have at minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in a landscape architecture firm in the US.

Candidates are required to submit a resume, cover letter, portfolio (no more than 10 MB), and writing sample. Please send inquiries and application materials to Kathryn Chesebrough atchesebrough@whithamdesign.com.

Click here for full details: whithamplanningdesign-job-description.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with an expected hire to occur in February 2017.

Senior Planner (14041 Grade H)

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Posted 11_30_16

Closes 1_2_17

Full details here: 14041-senior-planner-drd-neogov-ad.

Program Manager, Landscape Architecture Foundation

Posted 11_4_16

The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) seeks a highly-organized, creatively-analytical, results-oriented Program Manager to join our small, dynamic, and collaborative team. The Program Manager supports LAF’s Landscape Performance Series initiatives and plays a critical role in achieving LAF’s mission. The full-time, 40 hour/week position in Washington, DC offers a first-hand opportunity to guide transformative research and promote “next practices” in sustainable design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience in conducting trainings and/or presentations
• Familiarity with social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and simple web publishing tools (e.g. WordPress)

Starting salary range is $45,000 – $52,000, commensurate with experience. LAF offers opportunities for growth based on employee performance. LAF provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vacation/sick pay, and an employer-matching 401(k) program.

The ideal start date is Fall 2016. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply:

Submit letter of interest, resume, and three references to laf@lafoundation.org with the subject line “Program Manager position”. Please indicate how you found this opportunity. No phone calls please.

More details here: laf-program-manager-research-2016.