Landscape Architect IV at CannonDesign

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscape Architecture, Site Analysis, Environmental Assessments, Stormwater Management Design, Hardscape Design, Softscape Design, Client Relations, Business Development, Team Leadership, Technical Quality Assurance, AutoCAD, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE The successful candidate will perform in a Landscape Architect role and will be responsible for leading the development of all technical aspects and content of landscape architecture projects, coordinating work with all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables, and verifying compliance through team collaboration. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead design, production, coordination, and detailing of landscape architecture services as part of a multi-disciplinary team including outdoor spaces for urban areas, parks, campuses, and schools. Lead and conduct site analysis, environmental assessments, site planning, stormwater management design, hard and soft scape design. Lead and assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants; actively partner with project Design Leadership to carry through design intent; and coordinate with all other team members on project assignments and documents. Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans. Communicate project status, design intent, construction updates, and other critical information in a clear and compelling way to the owner(s), consultants, and clients. Participate in Business Development activity and partner with Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top line. Take a proactive leadership role within the project team and the office; take a leadership role in team meetings. Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. Develop and maintain positive client relations throughout the life of the project. Facilitate integration of performance-based and sustainable design strategies into design solution whenever possible. Lead landscape architecture services within project teams by using process expectations, industry and firm best practices, reference standards, tools, templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage, superior service delivery and quality, and enhanced team productivity and profitability. Create a stimulating and rewarding environment that sets the tone for design and technical excellence. Empower staff and delegate effectively; build high-performance teams by encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. Provoke critical thinking and critique of work; also, identify and share lessons learned with teams Supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less experienced team members. Monitor the technical quality of the projects by enforcing the application of QA/QC process standards and requirements while ensuring that all statutory requirements for the project are achieved. Perform other duties as assigned. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED Minimum Bachelor degree in a landscape architecture required. Minimum 8+ years of related professional experience required. Current Landscape Architecture Registration in the United States required. Knowledge of horticulture and sustainable design. Knowledge of local and regional regulatory environment. LEED accreditation preferred. Knowledge of landscape architecture codes and requirements. Must possess business acumen. Must be a critical thinker. Must be highly analytical. Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work. Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required. Revit (preferred but not mandatory). For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead the development of all technical aspects and content of landscape architecture projects, ensuring integration with all disciplines. Responsibilities include site analysis, design coordination, and maintaining positive client relations throughout the project lifecycle.