Landscape Architecture Lead

Pinyon Environmental
$98,000 to $115,000. DOE - Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison i
life insurance, paid holidays, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
Feb 11, 2025
Pinyon is different... ...and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our 30-year employee-owned company. Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team member to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding. Let us prove it! If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications. Pinyon is a company of opportunity About this Position Pinyon is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect with eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible landscape architecture experience. This position involves mentoring landscape design staff, overseeing project delivery for landscape architecture work, and supporting business development for landscape architecture services. This position will lead the design and implementation of projects including parks, open spaces, trails, stream and floodplain restoration, and ecological restoration. Responsibilities include preparing landscape plans, conducting site assessments, providing construction oversight, and developing management plans. You will also collaborate with other technical teams within the company, such as NEPA/Planning, Biological, Sustainability and Resiliency, Cultural, and Engineering. Pinyon's culture prioritizes teamwork, communication, and mutual support. The ideal candidate will bring leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative mindset to foster positive client relationships and ensure quality project outcomes. Essential Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities: Manage multi-disciplinary projects with a landscape architecture scope. Design, permit, and mitigate wetland, riparian, and threatened/endangered species issues. Lead schematic design, design development, and construction documents (demolition, grading, erosion control, landscape plans). Prepare project cost estimates, specifications, and manage public engagement strategies. Create graphics, models, renderings, and visualizations to support projects. Produce project reports, memorandums, and other required documentation. Conduct technical reviews and improve QAQC procedures. Business Development: Cultivate and maintain positive external client relationships to grow landscape architecture services. Collaborate with the Technical Group Manager to develop effective marketing strategies landscape architecture services. Collaborate with market managers to combine Pinyon's core and emerging services into multi-disciplinary client solutions. Provide landscape technical approaches, scopes, and fees for proposals. Develop landscape technical content for marketing materials. Support technical networking and business development across various markets (Federal, Utility, State/Local, Energy, Transportation). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture; Master's degree preferred. 8+ years of professional Landscape Architecture experience. Registered Landscape Architect in Colorado (or ability to obtain certification within 4 months of hire). Registration in other Rocky Mountain West states is a plus. Expert proficiency with AutoCad and developing construction document plans and details. Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up, and Microsoft Office. Strong written and graphic communication skills. Knowledge of native plants and use in landscape, wetland and stream restoration projects in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain west. Knowledge of compliance requirements for myriad environmental regulations, including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. Applied knowledge of natural resources master planning and design. Ability to proactively identify potential solutions or approaches in a dynamic, fast-paced workplace. Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check. Application Process To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at https://pinyon-env.net/careers/, select your desired position, click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com or by phone at 303.980.5200. Application deadline: Our team will review applications upon receipt and will schedule interviews with qualified candidates. The application acceptance will stay open until we have a strong pool of candidates, or until a candidate is chosen. We appreciate the time and effort you've put into your application and will give each submission careful consideration. Summary of Benefits Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program. EEO Statement Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. About Pinyon Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients' needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.