Landscape Architecture Director
Harrison Consulting Solutions
- Indianapolis, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide leadership to the team (set strategic goals/objectives)
- Mentor/train junior staff and support professional development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative/creative work environment
- Allocate all resources (personnel, budget, time) to ensure projects completed successfully
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Project management duties from start of project to finish
- Ensure project meets quality standards
- Serve as primary contact for clients
- Coordinate tasks with interdisciplinary teams to seamlessly integrate landscape architectural elements in projects
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scope changes
- Identify/address potential problems
- Lead development of innovative landscape designs
- Ensure detailed plans, drawings, and specifications that meet industry and firm quality standards
- Build/maintain client relationships including preparing proposals/presentations
- Attend networking and industry events/conferences to cultivate new business
- Develop strategic marketing initiatives/promotional materials through collaboration with marketing/business development
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
- 8+ years of progressive landscape architecture and project management experience
- PLA or eligibility to obtain
- Strong understanding of landscape architecture principles, construction techniques, plant materials, and sustainable design practices
- Experience successful managing complex projects from start to finish with client satisfaction
- Proficient in industry-standard software tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS)
- Membership in professional organizations such as American Society of Landscape Architect (ASLA) preferred