Posted 02/01/2023: Chicago, IL

Experience required: 5-15 years

The Lakota Group is a progressive, award-winning Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Historic Preservation firm. We specialize in land use and master planning, downtown and main street planning, landscape/streetscape design, park/open space design and wayfinding/signage programs. Our projects include the full spectrum of land uses for public and private sector clients.

We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer with 5-10 years of professional work experience. All candidates should be highly creative self-starters with a passion for the profession and the desire to learn and grow into the business at all levels. Must have superior design and graphic skills, be able to meet aggressive project deadlines, work well in a team setting and be a strategic thinker. Applicants must possess the ability to articulate concepts well both graphically and verbally.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects (and clients) concurrently and adjust to dynamic project needs, depending on project type or scale
• Develop new business activity, write proposals, maintain client relationships, and establish new contacts
• Oversee Project Managers and Associates and be accountable for the successful completion of projects
• Manage and track project budgets and invoicing
• Oversee the final production of deliverables
• Take an active lead in participating in client presentations and prospective project interviews
• Seek out leadership roles and speaking opportunities in professional organizations
• Take on internal operations roles to enhance Lakota’s key capabilities (through Lakota Committees)
• Promote teamwork among other Lakota team members

Skills Required:

• Project management and organization skills
• Strong collaborator and organizer with proven ability to successfully lead multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Track record of identifying and pursuing business development and marketing leads
• Continued demonstration of proficiency with planting design and knowledge of plant materials and techniques
• Proficiency in GIS and Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office Suites
• Project development experience, including public engagement, design, construction detailing, specification writing, and construction administration.

Education/Expertise/Certification:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
• Preferred: Any additional accreditations

Lakota offers an enjoyable work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please send your resume and PDF portfolio to:

jobs.lakota@gmail.com

Attn: Kevin Clark

Subject: Mid-Senior Landscape Architect Application