Director of Landscape Architecture/Landscape Design

Experience: 10+ years

The Director of Landscape Architecture is responsible for the revenue, quality, timeliness, and budgets of all landscape architecture projects. This role will oversee the Landscape Architecture Studio to ensure performance is aligned with Carrier Johnson + CULTURE and industry standards. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Major Responsibilities

• Assign projects to in-house staff or consultants and schedule completions to meet team targets. Monitor design progress and staff compliance with project milestone dates and present status updates to commissioner-level staff on a regular basis.
• Direct and supervise Landscape Project Managers and the design process to ensure projects have well-thought-out designs and remain on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and provide support to the Landscape Project Managers and the entire design team.
• Ensure documents are submitted to oversight regulatory agencies to obtain timely approvals. Review graphic and written design documents to ensure documents effectively convey project goals.
• Prioritize workload to ensure schedules are met.
• Represent CJ+C at meetings with outside organizations, community boards, community interest groups and other city and state agencies.

Management

• Manage the Landscape Architect Project Managers and staff to ensure quality of work is consistent with CJ+C’s quality standards, as well as meeting all applicable deadlines and budgets.
• Assist CJ+C’s multidisciplinary team with development of short and long-term goals & objectives.
• Establish the Landscape Architecture Department’s short and long-term goals and ensure they are accomplished.
• Organize and manage Studio’s day-to-day operations.
• Identify ways to function at a higher level in areas including, but not limited to, client service, communication, design, and production.
• Maintain and improve employee morale by meeting regularly with staff members and establishing an open line of communication.
• Mentor staff as necessary to help them achieve their professional goals.
• Identify potential candidates and participate in staff recruiting interviews.
• Regularly review Studio billings for trends and compliance with annual revenue goals.
• Keep current on industry trends and evaluate if implementation would benefit the company.

Project Oversight

• Oversee all active Landscape Architecture projects within the firm.
• Review and approve project proposals submitted by Landscape Architect Project Managers.
• Review and execute subconsultant contracts as needed.
• Establish and retain a leading-edge knowledge of sustainable site concepts.
• Pursue and maintain professional licensure in state(s) other than California (as required). Georgia and Washington licensure required.

Business Development

• Lead the Landscape Architecture Studio business development efforts in all market sectors.
• Align Studio’s revenue streams with company revenue goals.
• Establish and oversee the Studio’s annual revenue and marketing objectives.
• Secure the work of great projects for quality clients.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with City and County jurisdictions.
• Identify potential teaming opportunities with architects, engineers, and other industry professionals both within and outside of CJ+C.
• Assist with CJ+C’s marketing and public relations efforts.
• Champion cross-selling of all CJ+C’s services and disciplines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position oversees the Landscape Architect Project Managers and Studio staff.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

• Strong background and success with project and people management.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High-level skills in site planning, planting design, layout, and construction detailing.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to provide creative application of California, Georgia and Pacific Northwest plant palettes at minimum.
• Understanding of and ability to apply current, sustainable site concepts.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in all his/her work.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with other employees, clients, and teaming partners.
• Ability to maintain (at least) the minimum CE requirements to support professional licensure.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s (or advanced) Degree in Landscape Architecture from a four-year college or university.
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience in a management/leadership position at a private consulting firm (Director level experience preferred).
• Experience in the local AEC industry is preferred.
• Experience with managing and maintaining positive client relationships.

Certificate + Licenses

Licensed Landscape Architect registered in the State of California, Washington, and Georgia. Certified LEED AP, WELL AP a plus.

Carrier Johnson Benefits Summary

Health, Disability, Retirement and Other Benefits and Amenities

As a regular, full-time employee, you are eligible to participate in all of Carrier Johnson + Culture sponsored benefits, plans and activities.  Carrier Johnson + Culture offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan and flexible spending programs.  Carrier Johnson + Culture is pleased to provide 100% coverage for employee medical, dental and vision plans for those who choose the HMO plan.  If you choose to add additional dependents this will be at a reduced cost to you and deducted from your paycheck each pay period (pre-tax).  The amount will vary depending on the plan you select.  Carrier Johnson + Culture 401(k) plan does not include any matching.   In addition to offering the 401(k) plan Carrier Johnson + Culture offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Time-Off Benefits

You will accrue vacation at a rate of 3.33 hours for each pay period, (80 hours per year, or 2 weeks) for the first 4 years. 5.00 hours for each pay period begins accruing after 4 years (120 hours per year, or 3 weeks).

In addition to your vacation accrual, you will receive eight (8) paid holidays and you will receive forty eight (48) hours sick leave per year immediately upon hire.

At Carrier Johnson + Culture we offer two regular work schedules:  8 hours/5 days per week or a 9 hours Monday thru Thursday and a 4 hour Friday. Within these hours we offer a hybrid work model of in office and remote working.

Benefits Highlights 2025

Rates and plans are subject to change on an annual basis

We are happy to share with you the benefit plans we have to offer.  Contributory plan details are included as attachments to this letter, you will also find attached, an employee bi-weekly contribution schedule for your cost considerations.

A list of contributory plans that we offer are:

• Medical – No cost for employee only when they choose the HMO Plan (Seattle Employees have PPO option only available to them at no cost for employee only)
• HMO plan UHC Gold Signature Value 30-60/20%/$500 Deductible
• PPO plan UHC Gold Select Plus 25/500/20%
• Kaiser Gold 80 HMO 250/25
• United Health Dental PPO Plan
• United Health (Vision) Plan
• Flexible Spending plan for medical and/ or dependent care expenses
• $50 per month allowance for cell phone usage (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
• $50 per month allowance for internet usage (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
• $20 per month allowance for gym memberships (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
• Paid parking when requested
• 401(k) plan with before tax/after tax contribution options, available after 30 days of employment
• Auto Enrollment will begin after first 30 days of employment at rate of 6%
• Voluntary plans for Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Cancer, and accident through MetLife
• Legal Shield Legal plan
• Aflac Medical plan
• Additional Life Insurance plan increase up to 5x base salary (not to exceed $500,000) with employee Premium contribution.
• No additional compensation offered for opting out of the plans

A list of Carrier Johnson + Culture sponsored plans you will be enrolled in.

• Short-term Disability Insurance -thru Principal: Up to 60% of base weekly earnings (up to $2,308 per week). Benefits payable through 24 weeks of disability
• Long-term Disability Insurance – thru Principal: Up to 60% of base monthly earnings (up to $10,000 per month for all active full-time employees.) Benefit begins after 180 days of disability.  Benefits payable for 24 months.
• Accidental Death Insurance thru Principal: Amount equal to your Basic Life Insurance.
• 50K Life Insurance plus one times base salary up to a Maximum Life Benefit of $250,000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Chiropractic Care Available for Employee only. Includes up to 20 annual visits to In-network providers with $15 co-pay each visit.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Vesting in the ESOP commences at 20% per year following two years of employment
• The first year of employment must exceed 1000 hours prior to September 1^st of that year. The Plan is managed by The Newport Group
• Less Than 2 Years of Employment – Vesting 0%
• 2 Years of Employment – Vesting at 20%
• 3 Years of Employment – Vesting at 40%
• 4 Years of Employment – Vesting at 60%
• 5 Years of Employment – Vesting at 80%
• 6 Years of Employment – Vesting at 100%

Salary is commensurate with experience.

$120,000 – $160,000