Landscape Architect III

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT III

PLANNING, PARKS & RECREATION SERVICE LINE

POSITION SUMMARY

The Landscape Architect III leads the planning, design, and delivery of outdoor environments, including parks, campuses, gardens, commercial centers, and recreational facilities. This role combines creative design, technical documentation, sustainable site planning, and project management to develop functional, aesthetically compelling, and code-compliant solutions. The position also supports client coordination, proposals, budgets, construction oversight, and mentoring of junior staff within multidisciplinary project teams.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC.

Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior landscape architect is responsible forplanning and designing outdoor environmentssuch as parks, campuses, gardens, commercial centers, and recreational facilities, ensuring functional, aesthetic, and sustainable outcomes Core duties include:

Leading project teams and coordinating with clients, engineers, urban planners, and other stakeholders

Preparing site plans, conceptual designs, construction documents, and specifications while ensuring compliance with codes and regulations

Conducting site assessments, analyzing design criteria, and integrating sustainable design principles into projects

Managing project budgets, proposals, contracts, and cost estimates

Overseeing construction and ensuring that the project is executed according to design plans

Mentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Physical presence is an essential function of this role. Occasional travel and attendance at evening meetings may be required. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Senior landscape architects need a combination oftechnical, creative, and interpersonal skills:

Problem-solving and analytical skillsto address design and site challenges

Creativityfor innovative landscape solutions and aesthetic design

Communication skillsfor client interaction, team coordination, and presenting design concepts

Technical proficiencyin software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite

Project management skillsto oversee timelines, budgets, and deliverables

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA) or a related fieldis required

Professional licensurein the state of practice is mandatory to legally sign off on projects

Several years of experience in landscape architecture, including project management and design leadership

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled