Senior Landscape Architect

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and licensed Senior Landscape Architect with experience leading complex landscape architecture projects to join our growing Urbanism Planning (UP) studio in the Denver CO office. The Rocky Mountain Region UP studio is an integral component of the overall Buildings Places practice and is focused on leading or supporting a diverse mix of public and private sector projects including federal state municipal institutional and transportation/transit related infrastructure. 

About Buildings Places: 

AECOMs Buildings Places (BP) practice includes architecture interiors building and system engineering urbanism and planning (inclusive of landscape architecture) strategy economics technology solutions asset advisory and cost and program management. This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create. Our Rocky Mountain Region BP practice focuses on the Commercial/Corporate Science and Technology Higher Education and Federal Government market sectors. We look to combine beauty sustainability resiliency equity and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget. 

We are seeking a highperforming individual with expertise in managing projects staff and teams with demonstrated technical ability in all aspects of site design and landscape architecture including successfully managing projects from conceptual design through completion of construction documents and construction phase services.  The candidate should be efficient in production of design graphics construction drawings and design and planning related presentations and reports. The position provides exposure to all aspects and phases of the firms planning and landscape architectural practice including communicating with internal and external clients. 

A strong focus on studio culture and collaboration is an important aspect of our practice. You must be selfmotivated with the desire and ability to lead others in the design and technical documentation process as well as passionate about engaging and retaining clients.  You will need to embrace the opportunity to mentor lessexperienced staff and contribute to building a strong studiobased culture. 

The ideal candidate also understands and has a proven track record in driving business fundamentals that include business development client management financial oversight quality control project delivery and has the ability to convey innovative design thinking and solutions. 

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a multidisciplinary team and working with awardwinning professionals from around the world.  Our clients trust us to bring together the best people ideas technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation buildings water the environment and new energy. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed. 

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:  

• Serve in a leadership capacity pursuing and implementing work through exceptional design planning project documentation business development and/or project management. 
• Provide landscape architecture planning and project management services to a wide variety of private and public clients. 
• Perform lead designer/planner or project manager role on projects of various scales.  
• Support other project managers or designer/planners on large complex projects.  
• Contribute to AECOMs think and act globally philosophy by creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:  

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program or related degree plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 
• Licensed Landscaped Architect 
• U.S. Drivers License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOMs Motor Vehicle Records review 
• Due to the nature of the work U.S. Citizenship is required 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Candidates with a masters degree or dual degrees in both landscape architecture and urban design or planning are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading complex landscape architecture projects. 
• Licensed Landscape Architect in Colorado and other western states is preferred. 
• Experience practicing landscape architecture and urban design in Colorado and for federal state or municipal clients as well as institutional higher ed and transportation entities. Experience with CDOT infrastructure projects and/or USACE projects is highly desired.   
• Experience in strategic business development client interviews and relationship building and driving sales and revenue.  Knowledge of the marketplace and industry trends in Colorado with regional or national reach is preferred. 
• Advanced knowledge of code requirements and the planning and design process from conceptual thinking through detailed design construction documentation and construction phase services. 
• Experience interfacing with project delivery teams on scope of work development budget and schedule and client satisfaction. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil3D Bluebeam Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is required as is the demonstrated ability to mentor staff in all programs. Familiarity with additional software packages such as Land F/X Bentley ProjectWise MicroStation/ORD Rhino ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools and other 3D modeling and rendering software is highly desired.   
• Experience producing technical specifications.  
• Ability to think critically analyze design problems and communicate effectively. 
• Wellorganized with attention to scheduling requirements as well as an ability to plan and organize multiple projects and work with other multidiscipline team members; effective time management is an inherent trait expected of all candidates.

Additional Information :

• A complete application includes a cover letter resume and portfolio.  Please combine into one file for uploading into the AECOM system or provide a link in your cover letter or resume to your online portfolio. 
• This is a hybrid role and does require dedicated office hours in the Denver CO office. While we embrace hybrid work schedules the successful candidate should first plan to become an integral part and dedicated presence in the studio to ensure effectiveness in the role. 
• Sponsorship is not available for this role 
• Relocation is not available for this position. 

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime