Senior Associate Landscape Architect
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About the Role
Parsons seeks a Senior Associate Landscape Architect to lead a landscape team in Dubai, delivering creative public realm design. The role requires 15+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture or Architecture, and expertise in design software.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead a landscape team with expert understanding of aesthetic, technical, resource, and financial aspects of landscape architecture
- Provide design leadership and mentoring to the landscape studio staff
- Work with the studio management team for daily running and development of the studio
- Collaborate with the master planning team to develop design at a landscape master planning level
- Assist with the financial performance of studio projects
- Coordinate with internal disciplines and manage sub consultants for project delivery
- Run a design process from pre conceptual design through to final design
- Present to clients at business development level and design from project outset
- Assist business development team in preparation of technical and financial proposals
- Demonstrate expert understanding of industry codes/standards/health and safety requirements and sustainability regulations
Requirements
- Minimum 15+ years of continuous experience in landscape architecture
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or Architecture from an accredited university
- Professional registration, licensure or chartership with an internationally recognized professional association
- Fluency in English, verbal and written
- Expert understanding of industry codes/standards/health and safety requirements and sustainability regulations
- Proficiency in Revit, Adobe suites, SketchUp, and Rhino
- International experience in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia is preferrable
- Proficiency in other languages, especially Arabic, is highly regarded
- Professional Certification such as CMLI / ASLA / ALIA
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for a Senior Associate Landscape Architect to join the team in Dubai, UAE.
- The role involves working in a young and dynamic team for the delivery of creative public realm design of varying scales.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading a landscape team with an expert understanding of the aesthetic, technical, resource, and financial aspects of landscape architecture.
- Providing design leadership and mentoring to the landscape studio staff.
- Working with the studio management team for the daily running and also the development of the studio.
- Work collaboratively with the master planning team to develop design at a landscape master planning level.
- Assist with the financial performance of studio projects.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines and manage the activities of sub consultants for the delivery of projects.
- Demonstrating the ability to run a design process from pre conceptual design through to final design with an understanding of production techniques, procedures, and standards.
- Presenting to clients at a business development level and also the design from the outset of the project.
- Assisting the business development team in the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
- Demonstrating to the internal team and the external client team an expert understanding of industry codes/standards/health and safety requirements and sustainability regulations.
- The ability to perform other related tasks as required.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- The ability to manage projects through all aspects of the design process, specifically at the early design stage and or the technical design stages.
- The ability to confidently present to Clients representing the studio and wider company though solid communication skills.
- Possess a team oriented and collaborative approach to landscape architecture within the studio.
- An expert understanding of the regional construction industry, local construction methods and their influence on design decisions, including a working understanding of specifications.
- Possess self motivation, work part of the team but also have the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key design related computer programs such as Revit, Adobe suites and 3D modelling software such as Sketch Up and Rhino.
- Minimum fifteen (15+) years of continuous experience in landscape architecture. International experience in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia is preferrable.
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or Architecture from an accredited University or College program.
- Possess professional registration, licensure or chartership with an internationally recognized professional association.
- Fluency in English, verbal and written. Proficiency in other languages, especially Arabic, is highly regarded.
- Professional Certification such as CMLI / ASLA / ALIA.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- A proven track record of UAE / regional landscape architectural delivery, both technically and financially.
- The ability to build and manage a team of landscape architects.
- A working knowledge and understanding of both technical and commercial aspects of fee proposals.
Competitive Benefit Offerings
- Financial Wellness: competitive pay and retirement plans.
- Work Life Harmony: paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
- Career Development: comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
- Veteran Support: industry leading benefits including paid active duty military leave.
- Mind & Body: wellness program including Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
- Health: robust Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
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