Landscape Architect

Thomas And Hutton - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Landscape Architect at Thomas & Hutton will play a crucial role in expanding the Nashville office by managing and contributing to various landscape architecture projects. This position involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on project management, design, and client interaction, while also providing mentorship to junior staff. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Project management including coordination with clients, design teams, permitting jurisdictions, and contractors.
• Design activities including schematic design, design development, and construction-level documentation.
• Preparation of construction plans, including planting and hardscape plans, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Master planning and detailed design activities as both a project manager and contributor.
• Mentoring and providing technical oversight to junior and mid-level staff.
• Engaging in business development activities such as networking, proposal preparation, interviewing, and fee negotiation.
• Preparation and review of deliverables including reports, cost estimates, renderings, plans, and specifications.
• Miscellaneous tasks to assist the project team as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university or college.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Landscape Architect, including experience with planning and design of communities, parks, and streetscapes.
• Registration as a Landscape Architect is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead presentations in public and private settings.
• Experience leading projects through design review and public approval processes is highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience with industry software applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Design Suite, Sketch-up, Lumion, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Land and site planning design experience highly preferred.
• Flexibility to travel for job duties as required.

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan