Description:
Licensed Landscape Architect - Public Sector, Site Design, Permitting
Lead Ithaca-area landscape architecture projects across campus, municipal, parks, and community-focused environments where client engagement, agency coordination, permitting, and public approvals are central to successful delivery.
Guide designers and project teams through concept, documentation, municipal review, construction coordination, and stakeholder-facing work across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier region.
What You’ll Do
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Lead small to mid-size landscape architecture projects from design through production and construction coordination.
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Formulate original design concepts, guide designers through execution, and balance design intent with budget and schedule realities.
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Coordinate project teams; manage fee, budget, and production scheduling responsibilities.
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Conduct client, architectural/A/E, public forum, municipal, and agency meetings as appropriate.
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Prepare materials for planning approvals and permits; participate in construction administration, site/client meetings, and Fisher marketing or business development efforts.
Requirements:
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of professional landscape architecture experience and professional landscape architecture licensure.
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Degree in Landscape Architecture with ability to lead small teams and organize project work.
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Strong project management, site design, permitting, client coordination, and technical judgment.
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Excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills.
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Strong judgment, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with local agency processes, planning approvals, permitting coordination, and regulatory review.
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Experience supporting construction administration and project delivery through construction-phase coordination.
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Working knowledge of building codes, building materials, and construction techniques.
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Experience balancing design intent, project budget, environmental factors, and municipal planning requirements.
Why Join Fisher
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Lead projects and guide designers while continuing to grow within Fisher’s landscape architecture practice.
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Gain direct exposure to clients, agencies, public stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
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Join a collaborative environment focused on quality, accountability, professional growth, and meaningful project delivery.
Location Flexibility
This role is based in Ithaca, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester or Buffalo, as well as other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.
Compensation + Benefits
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Salary range: $79,040-$88,400; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
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Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
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Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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