Senior Landscape Architect

Are you ready to contribute to the design of inspiring landscapes across the nation? Otak is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our team of professionals based in Redmond, WA. In this role, you will lead the planning and design of diverse projects ranging from national, state and local parks to streetscapes, trails, natural area restoration, green infrastructure and site planning.

As a Senior Landscape Architect, you will leverage your experience to lead projects and pursuits, provide high quality client service, collaborate with engineers and architects, execute project design tasks, and produce quality construction documents in a team environment.

Landscape Architects and Designers at Otak listen to our clients and communities, meeting public and environmental needs. We support clients through our expertise and passion, aligning with their mission and project goals. Our landscape architects lead projects for clients throughout the Puget Sound region as well as partnering with national organizations such as the National Park Service. Additionally, we collaborate with other Otak disciplines across the western United States, allowing us to provide comprehensive services to cater a broad client base.

What youll do:

• Lead and direct project teams while overseeing design and project development.

• Develop site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for site development and public space improvement projects.

• Support a variety of landscape architecture and planning tasks on engineering or architecturally led projects.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure design intent and conformance to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.

• Mentor staff and review their work.

• Support and lead client services including proposal pursuits, project fee development and budget management.

• Create design graphics, maps, plans, and other illustrations to convey planning and design intent.

• Prepare and support presentations to client and the public of design concepts, drawings, 3D graphics, etc.

• Participate and lead public meetings and workshops as part of project development.

• Support the resolution of design solutions during the schematic design, design development and construction documents phases.

• Provide construction administration support and field installation oversight during construction.

What you bring:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in landscape architecture with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Project Manager.

• Registered Professional in Landscape Architecture in the state of Washington required.

• Adept in all phases of site and landscape design in a multi-discipline environment.

• Familiarity with municipal, state, and federal clients for outdoor recreation, parks, trails, and transportation project types.

• Experience designing streetscapes, urban plazas, public spaces, and transit facilities preferred.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-Up, and MS Office.

• Experience with LandFX, Twin Motion and MicroStation are a plus.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000 per year

Benefits

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage youre at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

Why work at Otak?

Were not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you arent just joining a firm youre joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we dont just believe in cultivating our own community; were also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so were committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, were expanding and were dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

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