Senior Landscape Architect

Atlanta Metro (Duluth, GA) – Charlotte Metro (Rock Hill, SC)

Founded in 1954, Keck + Wood, Inc. is a growing and dynamic employee-owned consulting firm with four offices in Georgia and South Carolina. Our 70+ employees serve Community Development, Transportation and Utility clients across the southeast by providing quality engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying. Today, Keck & Wood offers great opportunities for individuals interested in Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Planning to join our team and make a difference.

“Collaboration By Design” is not just a tagline, it is the foundation of how Keck + Wood serves clients, improves communities, and strengthens its employees.

**Challenging and rewarding opportunities are here*….are you ready?***

Being a senior level landscape architect at Keck & Wood is a position of leadership within the company. The work being completed by our Landscape Architecture team is divided into multiple sectors; our community development team delivers active parks, passive parks, greenways, streetscapes and downtown revitalization for communities, local governments and municipalities. Our site|development group supports teams who develop commercial properties, industrial parks & municipal facilities.

We are looking for an individual who can lead a team of talented landscape architects across three offices towards building a strong market segment within the company, with a continual focus on client satisfaction. As a design leader of a creative team, you will:

Collaborate with a team of landscape architects, engineers & planners across our offices to provide expertise to internal and external engineering and project management teams
Work directly with and support others in developing client relationships; manage projects; and serve as a thought leader and mentor for our team of landscape architects
Provide coordination and oversight for general and sub-contractors; keep, develop and maintain accurate communications, along with project documentation, from inception to close out
Build relationships and coordinate with city/county parks & recreation, planning, public works, neighborhood associations, private and commercial developers, and others; be effective in your communication and cooperation with these and other stakeholders to advance projects and build relationships.

**Our goal is to make you successful in work*…and in life!***

Keck & Wood provides a culture for you to thrive, instead of just collecting a paycheck. From team outings to company events, we provide opportunities for you to connect with others in the company on both a professional and personal level. Our flex schedule attitude helps you achieve a suitable work-life balance to grow your career, without having to give up your life to do it.

Supporting our competitive pay, our compensation packages can also include 401(k) contribution match, spot bonuses, performance-based incentive pay, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Benefits can provide peace of mind to focus on your career, so our packages typically include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off for sick & vacation leave, paid time off for eligible volunteer service, and more.

**The right skills*….for your success!***

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or related field from an accredited college or university
Registration as a Landscape Architect in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina or ability and willingness to pursue registration within 6 months
A minimum of 15 years of directly related design and/or leadership experience
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3-D, SketchUp, Lumion, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Google & Microsoft Office Suite; possess the ability to quickly learn new software programs
Strong design and graphic skills, both digital and hand drawn
Ability to develop creative designs that are functional and aesthetically pleasing and understanding of landscape installation and construction methods
Ability to produce and manage the production of contract plans and specifications
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with clients and employees at all levels
A desire to learn, challenge yourself, and work with a group to achieve a common goal
Ability to work well with others and thrive on a team
The willingness and ability to invest the time to build teams, and lead a market to serve clients and grow the company
Ability to embody our brand by treating clients and employees with courtesy and respect

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional travel to project sites for construction review and contract administration. Fieldwork involves exposure to weather, traffic, and loud noise and requires extensive walking over uneven surfaces and various terrains.

If you’re looking for a career opportunity that provides hands-on experience, and the chance to be part of a team who is passionate about improving our community and safeguarding our natural environment, we want to connect with you!

**Looking to build your career*…talk to us!***

Keck & Wood, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other classifications protected under federal, state or local law. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources, at 678-417-4000 or kwcorp@keckwood.com.

With our steady growth and “Pathways to Success” advancement mindset, the right candidate has incredible career potential at Keck + Wood. If today is the day to give your career the boost it needs, please contact us!

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