Landscape Architecture / Urban Design Market Leader – Pacific Northwest

Description

• Providing quality control over team deliverables.
• Supporting regional leaders in business development and contributing to revenue growth targets for the Northwest Region.
• Leading the preparation of construction documents and providing technical oversight through project implementation and construction administration.
• Preparing schedules, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
• Leading business development efforts throughout the Pacific Northwest, including identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships with city, county, and regional government agencies, and developing winning proposals and presentations.
• Workload balancing for the Portland Landscape Architecture team.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers at public agencies, participating in industry events, and representing Alta in the professional community.
• Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Driving strategic market growth and positioning Alta as a leader in sustainable landscape architecture, urban design and active transportation within the region.
• Mentoring landscape architecture staff and contributing to internal professional development and training to design team.
• Providing leadership and technical expertise to the Portland Landscape Architecture team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, engineering, data) as needed.

Requirements

• Good presentation skills.
• Experience working in urban, rural, suburban, land use contexts.
• Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in, or knowledge of corridors, such as greenways, trails, streets, or canals.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
• 15+ years of experience as a Landscape Architect or Urban Designer in consulting or public agency environment
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta's position in the marketplace.
• Business acumen and demonstrated experience in business development and managing large contracts, particularly with public sector clients
• Experience managing large projects for public sector clients
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees, such as ASLA or ULI.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) in Oregon and/or Washington
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the design process and working collaboratively with other design disciplines and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design

Benefits

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 / year

• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance