Ready to lead transformative projects that enhance communities and create a lasting impact? Join the team at Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., as a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the planning, design, and delivery of innovative projects that improve the places where people live, work, and gather.
As a technical and project leader, you'll oversee complex landscape architecture projects, mentor and develop talented designers, and uphold the highest standards of quality and design excellence. You'll play a key role in strengthening client relationships, driving project success, and contributing to the continued growth of our employee-owned firm.
What You’ll Gain:
- Leadership opportunities managing multidisciplinary teams and guiding project direction.
- Professional development through mentoring, business development, and client engagement.
- Impactful work designing parks, civic spaces, and land development projects that strengthen communities.
Goals & Responsibilities This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
- Lead planning, design, and implementation of complex landscape architecture projects.
- Develop conceptual designs, master plans, and technical design solutions.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and profitability.
- Serve as the primary client and stakeholder contact.
- Coordinate with engineering, environmental, survey, and planning teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Prepare and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Present designs to clients, municipalities, boards, and public groups.
- Oversee permitting, regulatory coordination, and approval processes.
- Conduct site investigations and evaluate construction-phase design solutions.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Landscape Designers and Landscape Architects.
Qualifications & Skills The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
- Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect.
- 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, site design, or related consulting services preferred.
- Expertise in site planning, park and recreation facilities, streetscapes, urban design, and land development.
- Strong project management and leadership abilities.
- Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
- Advanced knowledge of construction documentation, specifications, permitting, and QA/QC processes.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and mentoring skills.
Benefits
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in‐depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named a “Top Workplace” by the Journal Sentinel.
We offer a highly competitive compensation program and unique benefits, including:
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Performance bonuses
- Generous personal time off and holiday programs
- Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
- Parental leave
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Prepaid legal services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
About Us
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm dedicated to helping local communities thrive. We provide innovative solutions in municipal infrastructure, water resources, GIS, and more, partnering with clients to deliver sustainable, cost-effective projects. Our employee ownership culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, making R/M a great place to build your career.
Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more.
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