Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Landscape Architect to join our collaborative team in Chicago, IL. The primary role of this individual will be to help grow Langan's new Chicago Landscape Architecture + Planning (LA+P) Studio. This leader will be an engine of growth and a key part of Langan's continuing success in the Midwest, building upon an established, award-winning 20+ year national landscape architecture practice that is rooted in 13 studios nationwide. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership and technical expertise in Chicago and the Midwest region, contributing to the successful execution of a diverse portfolio of waterfront design, urban revitalization and streetscape, smart growth planning, community design, retail and commercial site planning, healthcare and university campus design, rooftop gardens, green infrastructure, and brownfield redevelopment assignments. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your career in our practice, lead our Chicago LA+P Studio and to become part of Langan’s senior leadership team. While the role is highly entrepreneurial, this individual will also be supported with robust corporate resources for a successful integration and career at Langan, including support from and collaboration with landscape architecture and engineering principals and associates across the firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface and foster professional relationships across Langan’s Chicago and Midwest offices and LA+P group leadership in the planning, designing, and permitting of landscape architecture, land development and planning projects;

• Regular travel to other Langan offices to collaborate with Langan leaders and clients;

• Travel to project sites and attend meetings throughout the state as required to support our project assignments and obtain entitlement approvals;

• Attend professional business development and professional events throughout the state as required;

• Grow the firm’s LA+P brand regionally and expand the team’s landscape architecture capabilities in Chicago and the Midwest;

• Establish and grow relationships with existing and potential clients, attending business development meetings with the goal of developing long-term client relationships;

• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients with other Langan leaders;

• Prepare proposals, negotiate and secure contracts, and develop additional work on existing projects;

• Become well-versed in all Langan services for internal coordination, cross-selling and overall project coordination purposes;

• Identify, cultivate and recruit the professional talent required to grow our Chicagoland practice with Langan Human Resources and LA+P leaders;

• Interact extensively and builds strong relationships with clients, contractors and other professionals; and

• Oversee project and studio financial performance, invoicing, collections, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture; Master’s degree preferred;

• 15+ years of related industry experience; existing client relationships and the ability to transition business to Langan is a plus;

• Illinois Landscape Architecture license in good standing with additional licensure / certification(s) in other states, with credentials in planning, irrigation, arboriculture, etc. considered a plus;

• Project experience that demonstrates strong local plant knowledge throughout the Midwest hardiness zones;

• Strong technical writing skills;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Revu Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat;

• Aptitude for working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment;

• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate scheduling and deadlines with other managers, principals and associates; and

• Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

• A passion for design excellence, creating inspiring places, and delivering a high-level of service to our clients;

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to communications and responsiveness to client needs;

• Ability to communicate effectively; and

• Practical experience with current local, county, state and federal land-use permitting.

Please provide portfolio of work samples with application.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.