Overview :
A recognised leader and experienced landscape designer who is responsible for envisioning, designing and delivering exceptional projects for clients. An all-round ability to be able to work from concept to detailed design on large-scale masterplans. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client and team relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Provides design & technical leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for technical solutions.
Responsibilities :
- Acts as lead master planner on multiple projects developing urban planning solutions at a variety of scales, preparing site and context analysis, presentations, and final client deliverables
- Guides and directs multiple project teams to manage the development of design and planning from master planning concept design to final plan documents
- Establishes the vision and sets project goals in conjunction with the client and project team
- Leads planning efforts and client presentations to develop and support client relationships
- Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
- Develops creative planning concepts for projects and expands on concepts of others
- Manages design solutions based on principles of urban planning and design including building massing, scale, public space design, building typologies and site circulation
- Utilizes data analytics to understand and uncover the unique characteristics of sites, neighborhoods, or districts to inform a project approach; experience giving instruction to staff regarding data collection, organization, cleaning, and analysis
- Ability to lead public input processes, community engagement and develop stakeholder outreach strategies
- Oversees schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests
- Leads the preparation of proposals, presentations, schedules, maps, planning reports and processing of implementation documentation while collaborating and giving instruction to staff
- Oversees delivery of complete project presentations to client user group or public forum
- Coordinates with consultants, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; manages project details with consulting firms
- Resolves complex planning and development issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects
- Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
- Assists in landscape projects as required
- Travel will be required
Qualifications :
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field; postgraduate degree preferredArchitectural, Urban Design, Planning registration, or associated licensure strongly preferredUrban design / planning related accreditation preferred such as AICP, LEED ND and / or Ecodistricts AP, or within one year of hireTypically, 5+ years of experience in landscape architecture / urban design, including prior experience in international master planning projectsSustainable design accreditation preferredKnowledge with software such as AutoCAD, Revit and 3D modeling (including Rhino and Grasshopper, 3D Studio MAX, etc.)Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software preferredProficiency in MS Office Suite preferredProficiency in geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS highly preferredAdvanced knowledge of urban design theories and placemaking principlesAdvanced knowledge of the principles, methodology and practices of research and mapping dataAdvanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelinesAdvanced knowledge of QA / QC processAdvanced knowledge of codes and ability to research and apply / incorporate into implementation documentsAdvanced knowledge of basic zoning regulations, land use and mobility planning standardsStrong knowledge of the principles, methodology and practices of research and mapping dataKnowledge of written and graphic AI tools preferredStrong presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas at a variety of scalesStrong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same timeAbility to be able to work from concept to detailed design on large scale master plansAbility to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and externalAbility to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationshipsAbility to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writingAbility to problem solve and apply innovative solutionsAbility to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environmentAbility to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality