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Senior Landscape Designer

Fischer Homes

The Role

Overview

Lead land planning, design, and entitlement approvals for residential communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • entitlement coordination
  • proforma development
  • design conceptualization
  • schedule management
  • stakeholder representation

Tasks

-Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while managing complex projects with precision and efficiency. -Represent the company in public and private meetings regarding annexation, rezoning, and preliminary development plan approvals. -Prepare proformas and development budgets for underwriting new land acquisitions. -Conceptualize, design and graphically represent community-related amenities and features such as clubhouses, swimming pools, walking trails, and entry monumentation -Coordinate all entitlement issues related to proposed developments such as geotechnical, environmental, utility capacities, off-site improvements, and any other items affecting the feasibility of the development. -Maintain and update schedules for entitlement, approval, and acquisition that allow profitable development of intended products. -Manage land planning, entitlements, and approvals for new and existing land assets. -Develop entitlement/approval strategies and manage various consultants to effectively execute those strategies.

Requirements

  • adobe suite
  • gis
  • sketchup
  • microsoft office
  • leadership
  • 3+ years

What You Bring

-Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) -Exhibit Leadership skills and possess the ability to train and oversee a team of Land Planners. -Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing. -Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted. -GIS (preferred) -Have an analytical mindset, can think critically in fast-paced environments, and have a solutions-oriented approach to problem solving. -Sketch-up or other rendering software -Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) -Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier). -Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers. -Have strong site planning/design skills that maximize land value while creating a strong sense of place. -3+ years in Urban Planning (design-based), Landscape Architecture, Landscape Designer, or Civil Engineering.

Benefits

The Value of a career with Fischer Homes This position is 100% onsite in Erlanger, KY. Relocation assistance can be provided to help if relocation is needed. -401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing -Tuition Reimbursement -Employee Life Insurance -Inclusive Leave -Competitive Compensation -Personal time off -Professional Development Training programs

The Company

About Fischer Homes

-It has grown from a local builder into a Midwest and Southeast regional powerhouse. -Headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, they operate in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, and Missouri, often expanding through partnerships and acquisitions. -Their typical projects include single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and paired patio homes. -They offer personalized design via local Lifestyle Design Centers, where buyers choose finishes, appliances, lighting and more. -The company is a repeat partner with St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

Sector Specialisms

Office

Land

Industrial

Retail