Landscape Architect 1

• Organizes and helps prepare for the pursuit of business development and new project commissions
• Provides expertise and technical assistance on topics related to planning, zoning, entitlement process, environmental concerns, and engagement – responsible for helping more senior landscape architects align agendas to achieve client and community goals
• Participates in the local landscape architecture community
• Represents LJC in the community and civic events
• Delivers analysis, design and construction documents and presentations, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary design team
• Responsible for the delivery of a full range of landscape architecture assignments in all project phases, including proposal support, design, documentation and construction administration – ensuring a high level of quality for each
• Identifies potential applicants to ensure practice growth

The ideal candidate will augment and assist the practice’s collaborative team, helping it grow and expand its presence. The Landscape Architect 1 will be expected to work across LJC design disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to help our entire enterprise thrive. We’re seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented individual who works effectively with clients and colleagues from project inception to completion.

Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is looking to hire a Landscape Architect 1 (5+ years of experience) to join our landscape and planning practice team in Chicago or St. Louis.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in architecture, landscape architecture, planning and urban design with a keen understanding of the relationship between design and constructability
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Landscape Architecture
• Experience in urban planning and urban design is a plus
• Offers creative thinking and contributes to design advancement and problem solving
• Competence with AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), GIS (ArcView, ArcGIS), Modeling (Rhino, SketchUp)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal relationship-building and colleague-coaching abilities
• Professional landscape architect (PLA) licensure (preferred)

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000-$95,000+/- annually (not adjusted for location).
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs.
• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – occasional travel will be part of the job.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.