Sr Landscape Design Professional

Celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2025, HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

HOK's landscape architects design environments that connect people to each other and to the natural world. From projects ranging from small urban sites to vast suburban areas, our landscape architects blend imaginative design with natural ecosystems. Inspired by native species and ecologies, they use biophilia to craft resilient, harmonious spaces.

You can view some of HOK's 2024 project highlights in our HOK 2024 Design Annual.

We are seeking a Senior Landscape Design Professional to join our team in Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for working with the team in all project design and conceptualization stages as well as detailed design and documentation phases. This includes landscape design and master planning/urban design projects across the Texas (Austin, Houston & Dallas) and Midwest (Kansas City, St. Louis & Chicago) regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works on a full range of assignments in the delivery of all project phases through construction administration.
• Develops, modifies, and reviews design reports/presentations, construction documents, and specifications.
• Develops innovative solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design and stormwater management solutions into projects.

• Displays ability to create design concepts and expresses them graphically.
• Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
• Performs benchmarking research on outdoor and/or development programming, comparable projects, and images.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May assist team in construction administration document processing (RFI's and submittals) and site observations.
• Develops working level understanding of HOK design process and marketing process and supports interview and proposal preparation.
• Reads and understands Client Contract Agreements for budget, schedule, work plan, and client constraints.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff.
• Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape, and Lumion.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software.
• Proficiency or working knowledge of Revit preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 5 to 10 years' experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required. Master's degree in landscape architecture or urban design preferred.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

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