Job Description
Job Description
MOREgroup, specializes in the design and development of educational environments for K-12 and higher education clients across Kentucky and beyond. Collaborators above all, we are a team of innovators devoted to understanding and meeting the needs of our clients as individuals. Empowered to lead and motivated to listen, we believe that education has the power to change the world.
We are seeking a creative, collaborative Landscape Architect/Project Manager to design inspiring, functional, and sustainable outdoor spaces for sports & recreation and education projects, with a focus on supporting learning, well-being, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and possess experience leading multidisciplinary teams of in-house and external consultants, across projects of widely varied sizes and scopes. If you thrive in a collaborative, team environment and are eager to make an impact through meaningful work, we encourage you to apply!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team on educational and sports & recreation projects.
- Conduct site analysis to evaluate existing conditions and environmental considerations.
- Collaborate closely with key client stakeholders to align designs with objectives and needs.
- Oversee project implementation to ensure compliance with design intent and quality standards.
- Develop project budgets, schedules, and cost estimates in alignment with institutional funding and procurement requirements.
- Ensure all projects comply with state and local regulations, educational facility standards, and environmental guidelines.
- Oversee preparation of master plans, conceptual designs, detailed drawings, and construction documents.
- Integrate principles of universal design, ADA accessibility, safety, and sustainability into every project.
- Select appropriate materials, planting palettes, and site furnishings to support campus identity, community engagement, and desired outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree and landscape architecture licensure is required.
- At least five (5) years of professional experience in landscape architecture is required. Prior experience in educational campuses is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of campus planning principles and sports & recreation environments.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience working directly with client stakeholders.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to lead through influence.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering tools.
- Ability to travel for project requirements, as needed.