Deputy Director, Landscape Architecture

at  Matrix Design Group Inc

The Deputy Director of Landscape Architecture will oversee the planning, design, and implementation of landscape architecture and community design projects out of the Denver, Colorado office. This role reports to the Director of Landscape Architecture and involves managing a team of landscape architects, coordinating with other design team partners both internal and externally, and ensuring that projects are completed to the highest standards of quality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and/or Planning.
• 10+ years of professional experience in all phases of planning, design, and construction for notable and award-wining public and private sector projects.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing, managing and directing staff and consultants on a variety of public and private sector projects.
• Registration/Certification as a Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) in the State of Colorado. Or the ability to obtain State of Colorado licensure through reciprocity.
• Personal and professional recognition by nationally recognized professional planning and design organizations for award winning projects, publications and keynote speaking is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Director in the hiring and development of the talent needed to achieve department goals. Communicate performance expectations, give and seek feedback, provide coaching, support employee development, and recognize achievement and lessons learned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.