Senior Landscape Designer

KCI’s Ecological Restoration and Resilience practice is seeking a motivated Senior Landscape Designer to lead designs and support our growing team.  Our practice is looking for individuals with experience in ecological restoration design, budget management, staff development, client interaction and project management for public and private sector clients.  The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on site work Tuesday through Thursday in our Sparks, MD headquarters or in Fulton, MD office.

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The Senior Landscape Designer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage multiple ecological design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Work closely with project team members, clients, and agencies to maintain project schedules and resolve any issues.
• Achieve or exceed individual utilization targets.
• Delegate work and oversee the development of junior staff members.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements and participate in quality control and plan reviews.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned
• In a supervisory capacity plans, develops, coordinates, and directs several large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance.  
• Potential to manage 1 to 3 direct reports.
• Assists in proposals, negotiations, and presentations.
• Work with all departments within the company to develop client relationships that lead to sustainable profitable revenue.
• Lead geomorphological assessments including non-datum survey; photo documentation; and sediment sampling.
• Develop conceptual designs and reports articulating alternatives and reflecting them via ArcGIS, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
• Estimate credits based on the Bay Protocols for Urban Stream Restoration or Living Shorelines.
• Estimate functional feet and buffer credits using the Maryland Stream Mitigation Framework.
• Develop detailed engineering stream restoration or living shoreline designs including plans, reports, specifications, engineer’s estimate.
• Oversee construction and post construction performance monitoring with associated asbuilt and monitoring report development.
• Functioning efficiently with minimal guidance will be expected. Independent work, organizational ability, regular communication, and time management skills are required for this position.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and/or Work Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring Landscape Architecture projects.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred: 

• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) eligibility
• Additional industry certifications