Landscape Architect I

Licensed Landscape Architect - Urban Design Site Design Project Management

Lead Buffalo-area landscape architecture projects across redevelopment waterfront civic and mixed-use environments from concept through construction.

Oversee client coordination permitting budgets construction administration and multidisciplinary delivery for projects that shape Western New York communities.

What Youll Do

• Lead small to mid-size landscape architecture projects from design through production and construction coordination.
• Formulate original design concepts guide designers through execution and balance design intent with budget and schedule realities.
• Coordinate project teams; manage fee budget and production scheduling responsibilities.
• Conduct client architectural/A/E public forum municipal and agency meetings as appropriate.
• Prepare materials for planning approvals and permits; participate in construction administration site/client meetings and Fisher marketing or business development efforts.

What Were Looking For

• 5 years of professional landscape architecture experience and professional landscape architecture licensure.
• Degree in Landscape Architecture with ability to lead small teams and organize project work.
• Strong project management site design permitting client coordination and technical judgment.
• Excellent written oral and graphic communication skills.
• Strong judgment adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with local agency processes planning approvals permitting coordination and regulatory review.
• Experience supporting construction administration and project delivery through construction-phase coordination.
• Working knowledge of building codes building materials and construction techniques.
• Experience balancing design intent project budget environmental factors and municipal planning requirements.

• Lead projects and guide designers while continuing to grow within Fishers landscape architecture practice.
• Gain direct exposure to clients agencies public stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Join a collaborative environment focused on quality accountability professional growth and meaningful project delivery.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Buffalo NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester or Ithaca as well as other established Fisher office locations based on project needs and team alignment.

Compensation Benefits

• Salary range: $79040-$88400; actual compensation varies based on experience qualifications and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
• Competitive benefits include medical dental vision 401(k) company-paid life and disability insurance PTO paid holidays and supplemental benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule professional development reimbursement shareholders program strong work-life balance and employee groups focused on community inclusion and employee voice.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any status protected by federal state or local law.

#LI-Hybrid