Landscape Architect / Project Manager

Kiser + Vogrin Design (KVD) is currently seeking a Landscape Architect / Project Manager to join our team.

Located in the thriving Nashville/Franklin, TN market, KVD is an award-winning landscape architecture, land planning and urban design firm recognized for its collaborative and team oriented professional culture with a commitment to innovative design, sustainability, and client satisfaction. Working for our firm offers the benefits of a smaller office with opportunities for professional growth while gaining experience in all aspects of the site planning and design process.

We are a fun and talented group who enjoy working (and playing) hard in a uniquely creative, open concept office space!

KVD’s diverse portfolio includes both public and private Clients with projects ranging in scope from planning to site-specific design and implementation.  Our project types include mixed-use development, urban infill, large scale master planning, plazas, parks and greenways, commercial & campus planning, design guidelines, and residential design.  Our current and forthcoming workload includes some of the coolest projects we’ve booked to date.

Kiser + Vogrin Design is affiliated with national and local organizations, including ASLA, The Civic Design Center, and ULI.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a superior level of design skill, creativity and a passion for continued learning and professional growth. Candidates must be detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities. A pleasant, agreeable personality and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team are prerequisite…and you must like dogs.

To join KVD, you should have:

·         5-10+ years of project management experience

·         A professional degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field

·         A collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit

·         A strong work ethic and a desire to learn new skills in support of a growing planning and design practice

·         Strong proficiency with CAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required

·         Strong hand graphics, specifically at the conceptual level…yes, we still design by hand

·         Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills

·         Experience managing all phases of a project

·         Excellent time-management and organizational skills

·         Ability to self-edit work and command a high level of accuracy

·         The ability to manage and coach junior design staff

·         Professional licensure is preferred but not required

As a Landscape Architect / Project Manager on the KVD team you will:

·         Prepare planning and site design that aligns with KVD’s commitment to innovative design

·         Manage multiple complex scope from conception to completion

·         Prepare designs and deliverables within project budgets and goals

·         Participate in project meetings with clients, city officials and consultants for coordination

·         Prepare entitlement applications and related illustrative and technical graphics

·         Deliver conceptual project vision by ensuring construction documents are completed to the highest level of detail

·         Manage team members and coordinate all aspects of project workflow

·         Prepare contract documents, including details, sections, grading, layout and landscape plans

·         Produce amendments, addenda, and bulletins

·         Communicate project schedules with the design team to ensure deadlines are met

·         Supervise junior staff to ensure they are executing assigned tasks to the highest level

·         Coordinate, build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and staff

·         Provide QA/QC on projects

·         Ability to represent clients at various boards and committees (Design Review Commission, simple Planning Commission applications)

Compensation & Benefits:

Annual Base Salary: Dependent on experience, certifications, portfolio, and references

Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) plus company match

Competitive paid time off (PTO)

Flextime

Continuing Education Benefits

How to Apply:

Qualified and interested candidates should email Gary@kiservogrin.com. Please include a cover letter explaining why our studio interests you, your resume, salary requirements, and a compact, representative sample of your recent work (no larger than 4MB). Applications without a cover letter and portfolio/work sample will not be considered. You may also include a link to a single PDF file larger than 4MB via Dropbox or an equivalent platform.

Learn more about us at www.kiservogrin.com

*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and KVD will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

*We are currently not accepting applications via third-party recruiting services and request that applicants contact us directly if qualified and interested in the position.