EXP Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Lead - Landscape Architect with exceptional design, communication, and organizational skills to join our Calgary office. We are looking to grow with the best and brightest, with team members who aspire to expand our Landscape Architecture practice in Calgary, Western Canada and in throughout North America.
In this position, you will be part of an integrated team, you will lead and assist with the design, planning and execution of a variety of landscape architecture and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will possess exemplary written and digital communication skills and a strategic and design-oriented perspective. You will be expected to lead business development assignments, manage multiple assignments, mentor staff and interact with existing and prospective clients and professionals across many disciplines.
BLA, MLA degree
The Skills, Knowledge and Abilities We Seek
- 10 – 15 years of professional design experience
- Exceptional design and technical knowledge
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong client relationship skills
- Previous experience working with a variety of clients including municipalities and private developers
- Public and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work on multiple projects with aggressive delivery schedules
- Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality design work and design presentations using hand graphics and relevant computer software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite)
- Demonstrated experience and design excellence in several core areas of the practice including open space, parks and plazas, streetscapes, recreation and open space master planning and design, trails, greenways and transportation, land development and urban design, naturalized and resilient landscapes, and cultural landscapes
- Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and time management skills
- Experience managing staff, consultants, project teams, client relationships and complex projects
- AALA or equivalent registration
- LEED Accreditation would be considered an asset
- Revit / BIM experience would be considered an asset
- Land F/X experience would be considered an asset
- For the protection of our staff and to meet the needs of our clients, our group has introduced a mandatory vaccine policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment