Landscape Architect I

Licensed Landscape Architect - Public Sector Site Design Permitting

Lead Ithaca-area landscape architecture projects across campus municipal parks and community-focused environments where client engagement agency coordination permitting and public approvals are central to successful delivery.

Guide designers and project teams through concept documentation municipal review construction coordination and stakeholder-facing work across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier region.

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

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community inclusion and employee voice.

Salary Range $79040-$88400

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience qualifications/education and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

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

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