Landscape Architect 2

• Organizes, prepares and helps lead the pursuit of business development and new project commissions
• Represents LJC in the community and civic events
• Oversees schedule, production and coordination of multiple projects at one time
• Provides expertise and technical assistance on topics related to planning, zoning, entitlement process, environmental concerns, and engagement – responsible for helping align agendas to achieve client and community goals
• Recruits and interviews potential applicants to ensure practice growth
• Participates actively in the local and regional landscape architecture community
• Delivers analysis, design and construction documents and presentations; coordinates with a multidisciplinary design team; and serves as a client liaison on behalf of the firm
• 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

Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is looking to hire a Landscape Architect 2 (8+ years of experience) to join our landscape and planning practice team in Chicago or St. Louis.

The ideal candidate will augment and assist the practice’s leadership team, helping it grow and expand its local presence, while seeking, finding and securing the future for LJC through project commissions and talent recruiting. The Landscape Architect 2 will be counted on to mentor and nurture the professional development of colleagues, as well as 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.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in architecture, landscape architecture, planning and urban design with a keen understanding of the relationship between design and constructability
• Professional landscape architect (PLA) licensure (required)
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Landscape Architecture
• Experience in urban planning and urban design is a plus
• 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

• 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.
• 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 $90,000-$105,000+/- annually (not adjusted for location).
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – occasional travel will be part of the job.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.