Associate Director Landscape Architect at Aecom USA

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscape Architecture, Design Leadership, Project Delivery, Business Development, Client Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Team Leadership, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modelling, Microsoft Office, Revit

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Come grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. Job Description Due to strategic growth, AECOM are seeking an Associate-Director level Landscape Architect to join our team, based out of our Brisbane office. This senior, client-facing role combines design leadership, project delivery, and business development. You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects and shape the vision of landscape architecture within AECOM. You will mentor and support the growth of our talented team while engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable design outcomes. How you’ll make a difference: Provide design leadership on project visioning, ensuring design excellence and quality across all phases of complex projects. Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, coordinating and mentoring landscape architects and other design professionals across a variety of projects. Actively engage with clients and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and representing AECOM on high-profile projects and tenders. Participate in and lead work-winning activities, including bidding pursuits for complex projects and attending industry networking events. Support overall project delivery from concept to completion, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality control. Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered The qualities that help you thrive: Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture (or similar with relevant experience) with (ideally) more than 15 years of experience in Landscape Architecture. Demonstrated design leadership and experience in delivering innovative, high-quality landscape architecture projects across a variety of market sectors Proven experience in client engagement and stakeholder management on complex projects demonstrating strong project management skills, budget management and overall exceptional project delivery. Experience in mentoring and developing staff, with exposure to people management and team leadership (desirable). Technical proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator); experience with 3D modelling tools such as SketchUp and Lumion is a plus (not essential), along with strong skills in Microsoft Office; Revit experience is desirable. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us: Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi-disciplinary landscape architecture projects while ensuring design excellence and quality. Mentor and support team members while engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative design outcomes.