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Landscape Architect

Nashville, TN 37203

Posted: 01/16/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Other Job Number: 624952 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

A Landscape Architect responsible for project management which will include coordination with the clients, design team, permitting jurisdiction and contractors, design (schematic, design development and construction level), preparation of construction plans including planting and hardscape plans and details, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates and permit applications. 

Job Duties:
  • Master planning through detailed design activities as both a project manager and project contributor.
  • Mentoring and technical oversight of junior and mid-level staff.
  • Business development activities including but not limited to networking, preparation of proposals, interviewing, and negotiating fees.
  • Preparation/review of deliverables including reports, cost estimates, renderings, plans and specifications.
  • Miscellaneous tasks as required to assist the project team.
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s in landscape architecture from an accredited University or College.
  • 5+ years of professional experience as a Landscape Architect including experience with planning and design of communities, parks, streetscapes, and other similar project types.
  • Registration as a Landscape Architect is required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to lead presentations in both public and private settings.  Experience with leading projects through a design review, entitlement or other similar public approval process is highly desired.
  • Demonstrated experience with industry software applications (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Design Suite, Sketch-up, Lumion and all Microsoft Office programs).
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
  • Some travel will be required to undertake the job duties described above. Travel may be planned or on an immediate basis and the candidate will need to be flexible in meeting project deadlines.
  • Land and site planning design experience highly preferred

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.