OHM Advisors

Senior Landscape Architect

OHM Advisors • $75K — $95K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or better in Landscape Architecture.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in Landscape Architecture.
  • Professional licensure in landscape architecture required.
  • Experience practicing landscape architecture in Tennessee and active in professional organizations.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite; familiarity with Lumion a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary landscape architecture projects from concept to construction.
  • Manage project deliverables, including proposals, schedules, and budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines and subconsultants to streamline project processes.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, teams, and the public regarding design intent.
  • Perform quality assurance/control on project outputs.
  • Mentor junior staff and promote professional development within the team.

Benefits

  • BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Company Profit Sharing.
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts available.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Paid professional association membership support.
  • Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement.
  • Volunteer Service Leave offered.
  • 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance coverage.
  • Short & Long-Term Disability options available.
  • Access to career development programs like OHM University.
Full Job Description
What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

OHM Advisors is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect who is a pivotal leader that bridges high-level design vision with technical execution across the firm's diverse projects. Their core contribution involves leading complex, multidisciplinary projects-such as parks, public spaces, streetscapes, and green infrastructure initiatives-from initial concept through final construction. Beyond design, they act as key leaders by mentoring junior staff, cultivating strong client relationships, and actively participating in business development and project procurement to secure new work.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management:
  • Provide project landscape architectural leadership through all phases, including design and technical construction documentation. Familiarity with and ability to oversee the development of phase deliverables, including concept design, technical studies and reports, and construction drawings and specification development, including drawings, specifications, and opinions of probable cost is required.
  • Maintain expertise in local, state, and federal regulations for project development while staying abreast of industry best practices.
  • Lead the development of proposals, work plans, schedules, and budgets for projects. Expertise in preparing discipline specific, as well as multidisciplinary project proposals at multiple scales desired.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other OHM disciplines throughout the project to deliver an integrated design and engineering process.
  • Coordinate with subconsultants to establish contracts and manage communication and deliverable development.
  • Effectively communicate goals, alternatives, recommendations, and designs related to landscape architecture to the project team, client, and the public.
  • Manage and deliver both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary projects at a variety of scales, monitoring financial performance, project quality and team workload.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control of project deliverables.
  • Work closely with Discipline and Geographic leaders, Clients, and project teams to deliver projects and problem-solve as issues arise.

Personnel Mentorship:
  • Provide guidance to landscape architecture staff, fostering professional growth and quality work.
  • Provide landscape architecture leadership through all project phases, including design and technical construction documentation.
  • Work with discipline leadership to staff projects and monitor utilization levels.
  • Collaborate with Principals and geographic leadership to manage, mentor, and guide team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
  • Collaborate with other discipline leaders to continue developing studio best practices and advance landscape architectural practice.

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Licensure:
  • Bachelor's degree or better in Landscape Architecture.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in Landscape Architecture.
  • Professional licensure in landscape architecture required
  • Experience practicing landscape architecture in Tennessee and participation in professional organizations.
  • Experience working within financial management software to monitor project performance metrics.
  • Expert in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite. Familiarity with Lumion is a plus.

Additional Skills:
  • Ability to lead project teams through all phases of design.
  • Ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, blueprints, contracts.
  • Ability to oversee the production of deliverables at all phases of design.
  • Drive to deliver high-quality landscape architecture and multi-disciplinary projects in a collaborative and creative environment.
  • Self-directed and able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  • Work collaboratively as a member of a team to support project and interpersonal goals.

Benefits

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:
  • BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
  • Paid professional association membership
  • Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
  • Volunteer Service Leave
  • 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:
  • Voluntary Wellness Program
  • OHM Grad School
  • OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

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There has never been a more opportune time to join the innovative team at OHM Advisors—the leading group of professionals dedicated to advancing communities through knowledge and creativity.

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Join OHM Advisors' award-winning team to assist some of the most forward-thinking municipalities and private firms in enhancing their infrastructure, environmental, and social spaces. Transform projects and community landscapes with the brightest minds at OHM Advisors, where innovation meets practical application. This is where technology, industry expertise, and leadership converge. Lead with a unique stance in the marketplace, at the nexus of engineering, environmental science, and architecture. Collaborate with a team of over 500 dedicated professionals across numerous locations, making OHM Advisors a powerhouse of professional growth and innovative solutions.

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