Senior Restoration Designer (Native Plants) - Now Hiring

POSITION: Senior Restoration Designer

STATUS: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Design

SALARY: $85,000-$105,000

The Senior Restoration Designer works closely and collaboratively with senior staff and design staff to design projects that achieve client goals and priorities, meet regulatory requirements, and are consistent with WED's Mission Statement. S/he is responsible for managing and mentoring design staff in the development of the design strategies and the creation of documents required to successfully permit projects with local and state regulatory agencies. In collaboration with the project team, the Senior Restoration Designer presents technical aspects, ecological benefits and regulatory compliance of WED developed projects at local Conservation Commission public hearings. S/he will work closely with WED Project Managers during all phases of a project, particularly during the design and permitting stage and as the project transitions into construction. This position must apply a high level of technical expertise to ensure that the Design Department consistently produces a high quality of work in line with WED design standards.

• Advises senior staff of the day-to-day performance of design staff to provide recommendations on advancement or performance.

1. Secondary Responsibilities
   • Prepares and/or oversees the creation of presentation and marketing graphics.
   • Drafts plans and documents for permitting submittals, as needed, such as Restoration Plans and Land Management Plans.
   • Oversees and refines the organization of the Design Department's electronic filing system and WED's design graphic standards.
   • Manages and ensures that WED Design Projects continue to be innovative and utilize the most up-to-date Best Management Practices
   • Collaborates with construction teams and conducts site visits to monitor implementation work progress with the objective of maintaining quality assurance.
2. Perform other related functions, as determined by WED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field preferred with at least three years of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design, or related field or Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field preferred with at least five years of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design, or related field, or related experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino 3ds, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Sage CRM and Sage CRE 300 preferred.
• Familiarity with Sketch-up, ArcGIS, GPS helpful.
• Team player with at least one-year experience as a mentor.
• Highly organized with the proven ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented with well-developed time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• Valid Driver's License.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with this position. WED reserves the right to alter or modify this position description, with or without notice.