We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
As our new Landscape Architect/Project Manager, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
Role
SLR is seeking creative, motivated and team-oriented Landscape Architects/Project Managers to join our Landscape Architecture team in one of our busy office locations, below:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Team members may also experience, and possibly work, from one of our other US office locations.
In this role you will collaborate with clients, project teams, and contractors in a fast-paced office environment. We are looking for self-motivated Landscape Architects that work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams as well as independently to bring artistry, technicality, thoughtfulness, and innovation to the design process from vision to construction.
Our project work includes urban planning and design, municipal parks, ecological restoration and environmental enhancements, athletic facilities, open space planning, active transportation, greenways, streetscape improvements, educational campus design, corporate and large-scale residential communities, and graphic visualization work.
Responsibilities
Develop creative design concepts and technical documents for a wide variety of project types through all project stages from visioning to implementation
Contract pursuit and development including public bidding and interviews
Contract management including staff hours, budget, and deliverables
Oversee and perform field investigations and analysis
Collaborate and strategize for the growth of the Landscape Architecture group
Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt youll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, theyll tell you thats just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Qualifications/Education/Memberships
Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited university in Landscape Architecture
5+ years professional experience in the field of landscape architecture
Licensure Preferred But Not Required
Creative problem solving and technical design skills
Experience leading project teams of varying sizes to produce documents for complex projects
Attention to detail and problem-solving ability while working in a collaborative environment
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion and/or Rhinoceros, Land F/X, and MS Office
Strong proficiency in hand sketching, concept development, grading, and construction detailing for a wide variety of projects
Excellent communication and presentation skills including written work
Ability to travel as needed for the position
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEandI) are at the core of who we are and want to be.
SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment pportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.
At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.
We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture and Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.