Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect Vice President and Principal in ChargeHuitt-Zollars' Phoenix, AZ office has a great opportunity for Licensed VP Landscape Architect/Principal-in-Charge with 12+ years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Landscape Architectural program. This role will lead design teams through all project phases including site analysis, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. This position works directly with discipline leads, landscape architects, engineers, architects, designers and supporting staff through the above phases of project development.Location: Phoenix, ArizonaEmployment Type: 40 FT HoursCompensation Type: SalaryRegistration(s): Professional Landscape Architect (PLA)Education: Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Landscape Architectural programDuties:Function as a Lead Principal-in-charge and as a Senior Project Manager on key projects.Train/mentor staff and review work for quality assurance.Interface daily with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections and prepare change orders.Assist the team with research, site analysis, conceptual design and construction documentation for a wide range of project types.Conceptual design, schematic design, design development, producing precise and consistent construction drawings, accurate project detailing and cost estimating.Candidate must be able to work within a multi-discipline company and collaborative, project team setting.Produce graphic presentations and build study models.Manage the preparation of design and construction drawings.Direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise.Provide technically sound designs for our clients.Ensure quality controls measures are being adhered to on project delivery.Qualifications:Bachelor from an accredited Landscape Architectural program.Professional Landscape Architect (PLA).12+ years of relevant experience Landscape Architect experience and project management.Proficient in AutoCAD, and have entry level skills and/or interest in LandFX, Photoshop, Sketch Up, 3ds Max, Lumion, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and other illustration software.Principal-in-Charge (PIC) Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars' mission and core values.Maintaining expected Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) on sum of all associated projects.Ensure direct reports meet established utilization targets.Consistently upholds business processes including timely monthly A/R's, invoicing, timekeeping, resource forecasting, percent completes, etc.Achieves personal sales goal.Achieves stated target personal utilization goal for PIC.Understands, follows and ensures quality control measures and risk management measures are being applied and adhered to projects and daily operations.This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value & Leadership Competencies.About Huitt-Zollars:Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.Located in more than 20 locations throughout 11 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.Benefits & Perks:Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)MDLive TelehealthEmployer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability8 Paid HolidaysEmployee Morale/Teambuilding events and activitiesPaid Vacation/Annual LeavePaid Sick LeaveTuition ReimbursementCommuter BenefitsProfessional Societies and Registrations Fee ReimbursementsTerm Life / AD&D insuranceCancer and Specified Disease insuranceTwo retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOPWork for an Employee-Owned firmPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds at timesThe employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilitiesApplicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #IND