Senior Team Leader - Landscape Architecture - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

We’re looking for a visionary leader to drive excellence and growth within our Landscape Architecture team. As the Senior Team Leader of our Landscape Architecture team, you will spearhead the management and strategic growth of the team while ensuring high-quality project outcomes and exceptional client service. Your role will include overseeing staff development, financial performance, project excellence, and client relationship management. This position is ideal for a results-driven leader passionate about designing purposeful and high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive growth and investment strategy for the Landscape Architecture team. Lead business expansion in Kansas City, Omaha, and Lincoln markets, with plans to explore other markets within Olsson's footprint.
• Collaborate with key Olsson teams, including Planning, Site Design, Transportation, Water, and Federal, to align strategies and leverage opportunities.
• Promote the Olsson brand and Landscape Architecture services in the marketplace.

Team and Business Management

• Establish and implement a business plan to ensure project quality, exceptional client service, and team profitability.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.
• Manage staff performance and ensure alignment with team and organizational goals.

Client and Market Development

• Build and strengthen client relationships, with a focus on repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Establish and execute client development strategies tailored to target markets.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Downtown Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS; or Lincoln, NE offices or working in a hybrid environment aligned with one of these office locations.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, landscape architecture, or related area.
• A minimum of ten years of related experience within an applicable field or discipline.
• Must have six years of experience supervising technical personnel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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