Multiple Positions - Butte, MT
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SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture is seeking a landscape architect with project management experience and a landscape designer with office experience for our newest SCJ office in Butte, MT.
Who we are
As a 100% employee-owned company, at SCJ Alliance we embrace serving not only our clients but also each other. We routinely and easily cross job description lines in order to be part of getting something done. Our fast-paced, fun, and flexible atmosphere offers the opportunity for meaningful work that challenges you, makes a difference and improves communities. We specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning & design, environmental & urban planning, landscape architecture & design, and public outreach. With great projects and a fun-loving team, our firm has been named as one of the nation’s fastest-growing and best places to work multiple times.
SCJ Alliance and our SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture strive to employ top-quality people who will support the company’s unique culture — a place where we not only serve our clients but also one another. Our fun and flexible atmosphere offers the opportunity to gain experience on a variety of project types. You may manage your own project one day and work on a team the next often with professionals from different SCJ offices, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment. Our landscape architect project managers perform professional-level planning, including site and graphic design tasks in both a management role for their projects and in a support capacity for other project managers and principals throughout SCJ Studio and SCJ Alliance.
What you’ll be doing
Collaborating on both public and private sector projects in a variety of locations across the west including park master planning and parks and recreation design, trail design and planning, private residential, and commercial/institutional projects.
Valuing relationships both within and outside of SCJ with strong communication. You will interact with and build professional relationships with clients, agencies, colleagues, and the public.
Originating and developing design concepts. We’re looking for someone with strong design and graphic skills that can be expressed in a variety of formats and assist in or develop construction specifications and construction details.
Following state and licensing standards. You'll meet all standards as outlined by Montana law specific to the practice of Landscape Architecture as regulated by state licensure and have strong knowledge of local land use regulations and the ability to interpret land use language.
Conducting site visits and observations. You'll perform construction on-site supervision, review shop drawings, submittals, and RFI’s as well as participate in client meetings, public consultations, and presentations.
Collaborating with and supporting junior staff. You'll provide professional oversight, manage tasks, help coordinate schedules, collaborate on design, redlines, reviews, oversee the technical execution of work products, and assist in the development of programs, schematics, and concepts.
Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
What you bring
A passion for serving others, communication, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality work.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in landscape architecture from a college or university accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB).
State licensure, or the ability and desire, and existing qualifications to secure a landscape architecture license.
Willingness to conduct site visits of prospective project locations and sites actively under construction in all types of weather, with varying site conditions.
5+ years of experience in the fields of site planning, site design, and landscape design (for the PM position)
5+ years of experience in a landscape architecture office setting, working on teams (for the PM position)
Experience and fluency with AutoCAD, LandFX, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketchup, Lumion or Rhino, and/or Revit.
What we bring
An unbeatable culture: An autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and a compassionate leadership team. Plus other fun stuff including firmwide parties, mugshots, gold-medal virtual baking classes, virtual fitness challenges, Zoom trivia…and a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hang out.
Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference.
Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program.
Paid time off: vacation/sick time, holidays, personal floating holiday
Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Health, disability, and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA.
Contact us
Email your portfolio and resume to:
careers@SCJstudioLA.com