Senior Landscape Architect - OTAK INC

Are you ready to contribute to the design of inspiring landscapes across the nation? Otak is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our team of professionals based in Redmond, WA. In this role, you will lead the planning and design of diverse projects ranging from national, state and local parks to streetscapes, trails, natural area restoration, green infrastructure and site planning.

As a Senior Landscape Architect, you will leverage your experience to lead projects and pursuits, provide high quality client service, collaborate with engineers and architects, execute project design tasks, and produce quality construction documents in a team environment.

Landscape Architects and Designers at Otak listen to our clients and communities, meeting public and environmental needs. We support clients through our expertise and passion, aligning with their mission and project goals. Our landscape architects lead projects for clients throughout the Puget Sound region as well as partnering with national organizations such as the National Park Service. Additionally, we collaborate with other Otak disciplines across the western United States, allowing us to provide comprehensive services to cater a broad client base.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and direct project teams while overseeing design and project development.
• Develop site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for site development and public space improvement projects.
• Support a variety of landscape architecture and planning tasks on engineering or architecturally led projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure design intent and conformance to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
• Mentor staff and review their work.
• Support and lead client services including proposal pursuits, project fee development and budget management.
• Create design graphics, maps, plans, and other illustrations to convey planning and design intent.
• Prepare and support presentations to client and the public of design concepts, drawings, 3D graphics, etc.
• Participate and lead public meetings and workshops as part of project development.
• Support the resolution of design solutions during the schematic design, design development and construction documents phases.
• Provide construction administration support and field installation oversight during construction.

What you bring:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in landscape architecture with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Project Manager.
• Registered Professional in Landscape Architecture in the state of Washington required.
• Adept in all phases of site and landscape design in a multi-discipline environment.
• Familiarity with municipal, state, and federal clients for outdoor recreation, parks, trails, and transportation project types.
• Experience designing streetscapes, urban plazas, public spaces, and transit facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-Up, and MS Office.
• Experience with LandFX, Twin Motion and MicroStation are a plus.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000 per year

Benefits

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

Why work at Otak?

We’re not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

What is it really like to work at Otak? Watch this short video: Our Why

Otak employees have a progressive mindset and sustainable community perspective. We encourage our staff to volunteer in their communities by giving them an option to earn extra vacation time for their volunteer hours. Otak combines the best of a small firm mentality with strong collaboration across disciplines with the plentiful opportunities to work on exciting projects offered by a growing firm. We also encourage life balance and foster a fun work environment. Our Northwest sensibilities are reflected in our commitment to sustainability and diversity. And believing that diversity fosters innovation and strengthens our skills, we embrace a culture of inclusion and equity in our company and in our communities.

Equal Opportunity

Otak is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Opportunity policy at Otak, Inc. provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, nation origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability or any other status(es) protected by law. Otak ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandatory supplements to EEO (revisions).

At Otak, we recognize that inclusion is a practice and we are determined to lead our industry by embedding that practice into our work. Cultivating an inclusive workplace environment is ongoing and consistent work, requiring dedication and commitment from every member of the organization. This commitment is reflected in Otak’s promise to significantly increase employee diversity, impact the communities in which we work, and establish ongoing relationships within these communities.

Otak’s Vision for an Inclusive Environment includes the following:

• We embrace diverse identities, and willingly engage across difference
• All employees can experience the workplace safely and show up as their authentic selves
• Fostering unique perspectives and an open exchange of ideas
• Engaging one another with curiosity rather than judgment
• Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect

If you are a minority, veteran, person with a disability, or a member of the LGBTQA Community, we strongly encourage and welcome you to apply to any open position of interest. If you want to learn more about Otak, this position, or the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, contact our Human Resources Department at GRPHumanResources@otak.com.

*Please note, Otak is not accepting resumes from 3^rd party recruitment agencies at this time.