LaBella is currently seeking a full-time experienced Landscape Architect Discipline Leader for public and private market sector work, focused in Rochester and our Western NY LaBella geography. Positively reinforce, expand and promote our brand of Landscape Architecture within and outside of the Rochester Region while complementing our existing teams in other LaBella geographies.
Duties Business Development: Identify opportunities - target client and teaming partners for market-based initiatives. Participate in business planning with Discipline Leader. Assist and participate in growth planning efforts for urban design services. Actively participate in branding process for LaBella Landscape Architecture. Lead preparation of key proposals. Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients. Collaborate with Team, Regional and Discipline Leaders to manage and direct work. Conduct regular check-in meetings with Landscape Architecture Disciple Leader. Monitor and report on project schedule, financial goals and resources. Work with Doug McCord to build backlog for landscape architecture, fostering opportunity for hiring production level staff. Coaching, mentoring and teaching staff. Technical & Production: Serve as client and/or project manager for single and multi-discipline project types. Serve as landscape architecture technical lead for significant projects. Assist with integration of LA services with planning and architecture disciplines. Support existing landscape architects in Rochester and Albany, on project to project basis. Provide design peer review for Civil Division projects as assigned. Maintain a target utilization goal set by Discipline Leader. Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Requirements Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. Minimum of 20 years of experience in a consulting environment. Certification as a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in NY. A comprehensive understanding of site consultation and navigating through regulatory approvals and processes. Solid verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in technical writing. Evidence of prior management experience. Benefits Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
Flexible Work Schedule Health/Dental Insurance 401k Plan with Employer Match Short & Long Term Disability Profit Sharing Paid Time Off Leadership Development Program Fitness Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program Wellness Program Team Building Events Community Service Events
