Landscape Architect
Madison Office Co-Leader

Flowers along trail
Market/Service & Location

Madison, WI

RDG is looking for an experienced landscape architect to take on a leadership role in our new Madison office. This position offers a unique opportunity to not only design and implement transformative outdoor spaces but also to actively promote RDG's vision and values to potential clients and recruits in the Madison area.

As an office leader, you’ll be instrumental in driving the growth and success of our Madison practice, merging your passion for landscape architecture with a strategic focus on business development and community engagement. If you are a visionary leader eager to make a lasting impact through both design and outreach, we want you on our team.

Because of the uniqueness of this role, our ideal candidate is someone who seeks opportunities for personal development and is proactive in pursuing pathways that enhance both individual and collective achievements. This person should be motivated by a desire to make a significant impact and go the extra mile to ensure the success of our Madison office.

Essential Job Functions

  • Engage in the local community to help make meaningful client and recruitment connections

  • Serve as a resource for our Madison office, helping to grow RDG's brand and market share locally

  • Collaboration with multiple disciplines, clients and other RDG offices  

  • Serve as mentor and resource for internal team members

  • Project management for local or regional projects

  • Site analysis that considers the broad economic, social, ecological, and aesthetic considerations of a place

Requirements

  • Possess strong leadership, written and verbal skills to instill confidence and trust in our clients and team

  • Critical thinking collaborator with excellent soft skills, relationship and executing strengths

  • Ability to market the RDG services and secure new client relationships

  • Demonstrated history of building long-term relationships with team members and clients

  • Able to develop successful strategies for helping to complete work on time and budget

Education & Experience

  • 15+ years of professional work experience with a background in landscape architecture and urban planning 

  • Landscape architecture licensure certification or the ability to acquire certification and licensure in Wisconsin is required 

  • Construction detailing, materials and construction administration field experience

  • Past project management experience in planning and developing projects from the conceptual design phase through construction documentation

Electronic cover letter, resume and portfolio submission only: APPLY ONLINE

RDG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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