Landscape Architect (Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds)
Landscape Architect (Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds)
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Job Description
About Us
At Bienenstock we are transforming the way children and communities connect with nature. Our mission is to design immersive resilient and inspiring places using natural processes and materials that empower people of all ages to play learn and thrive.
Were looking for a Landscape Architect to join our team who brings bold creativity sound technical expertise and a commitment to nature-based solutions for diverse projects across North America.
Position Overview
As a Landscape Architect you will take the lead in shaping meaningful spaces from botanical gardens and national parks to schoolyards streetscapes and campus master planning. Youll oversee project delivery from concept to construction manage multi-disciplinary cross-functional teams and ensure the successful integration of natural design elements that reflect our ecological values.
Just as importantly youll serve as a mentor and coach providing guidance feedback and professional development support to junior designers. Your leadership will help grow the next generation of natural design talent and uphold our standard of excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Lead and manage landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through to implementation.
- Translate community engagement and ecological principles into compelling site plans.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met.
- Monitor project budgets optimize resource allocation and control costs to achieve financial targets.
- Collaborate with clients engineers architects and internal teams to deliver integrated natural design solutions.
Technical Expertise & Mentorship
- Lead planning and phasing for multi-site campus and community master planning initiatives.
- Share technical expertise to guide project teams on on-site analysis grading planting design and material selection.
- Produce high-quality construction documents and detailed technical specifications.
- Utilize design tools and hand-drawn graphics to create detailed plans renderings and presentations that communicate ideas and designs effectively.
- Coach and mentor junior designers through all project phases from concept sketching to technical documentation.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Assist in reviewing technical drawings specifications and other project documentation for accuracy compliance clarity and completeness.
- Support redline reviews of construction drawing sets and specifications to ensure clarity coordination and constructability.
- Work with project teams to identify and address design or documentation challenges promptly.
- Help ensure all documentation adheres to current building codes accessibility standards and client requirements.
- Contribute to efforts on the implementation of continuous improvement practices to enhance design quality and project outcomes.
- Follow QA/QC protocols and checklists to maintain consistent technical excellence.
Risk Management
- Help identify potential risks in design and construction including compliance safety and environmental impact.
- Support the team in developing solutions to mitigate risks ensuring successful project outcomes.
- Participate in site visits to assist in ensuring construction progress and alignment with project specifications.
Construction & Contract Administration
- Assist with field reviews and help coordinate site instructions change orders and supplemental sketches.
- Support project close-out processes including deficiency review and preparing payment certifications.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and contractors during construction to help ensure project goals are realized.
Qualifications
- Degree in landscape architecture urban design or a related field and licensure or eligibility for licensure in North America.
- 610 years experience in landscape design with a focus on parks playgrounds gardens streetscapes and campus master planning.
- Strong technical skills in grading planting construction detailing and contract documentation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite ArcGIS and project management software; hand graphic fluency preferred.
- A passion for mentoring and developing design talent within a collaborative studio environment.
- Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including civil structural and environmental consultants.
- Exceptional project management communication and leadership abilities.
- A design approach rooted in ecological sensitivity natural materials and community engagement.
Benefits of Joining Bienenstock
We dont just design spaceswe design impact. At Bienenstock youll work with a passionate team committed to reconnecting people with nature improving well-being and building resilience into every landscape. We offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
- A collaborative values-driven culture
- The chance to shape the future of nature-based design in meaningful tangible ways
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
