Project Landscape Architect

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Olsson delivers a boutique creative design experience to our clients and our people, backed by the expertise and resources of our whole company.  The Project Landscape Architect generates ideas and creates designs that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve design needs and bring landscape visions to life.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed landscape architecture tasks such as project design, cost estimates, and design calculations utilizing advanced knowledge and experience.
• Prepares project documents and adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Independently performs complex assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
• Coordinates across other Olsson teams and directs team members on design tasks.
• Works closely with project managers on execution of design work, reports overall progress, and informs project managers of any potential problems to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Assists with project scope of work and schedule or portions of them and may attend client meetings.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review work for less experienced staff members.
• Maintains project and client information in the firm’s project management system.
• May travel and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions at project sites in various stages of construction.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Kansas City, MO, Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE office location.

Please upload online portfolio or include portfolio link when applying.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Strong project management skills.
• Passion for continued learning and expertise development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Must be a Registered Landscape Architect with a minimum of six years of landscape architecture experience
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems
• Advanced mathematical and analytical abilities
• Demonstrates skill with design-based software applications including, but not limited to, CAD, geographic information systems, and graphics programs for laying out projects.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to diligently research applicable requirements and regulations.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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