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.
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Shared leadership role with managing the studio and its growth.
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Representing the firm at client and agency meetings and industry conferences.
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Contributing to the marketing/business development efforts and recruitment.
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Attendance at firm-wide technical and field group committee gatherings.
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Participation in project/design kick-offs and crits throughout the project's duration.
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Provide studio leadership and mentoring in technical documentation and construction and provide project management, client management, and coordination of your own projects.
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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.
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Experience working for or with other NYC public agencies, particularly EDC and DDC.
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Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
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Experience leading a variety of public and private projects at a range of scales.
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Strong knowledge of construction documentation, plant materials, and construction.
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Experience or interest in business development and marketing.
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Prior prime leadership experience with large teams.
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Proficiency in:
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Revit 3D modeling
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Hand sketching
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BIM
Apply:
- Portfolio (PDF, 10MB, 20 pages max.)
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Resume/CV (PDF)
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Contact information for 2-3 references
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Cover letter (PDF
