Project Landscape Architect

ColeJenest & Stone, a Bolton & Menk Company, is in search of an experienced Project Landscape Architect who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in a Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Community! We are passionate about using collaboration to lead us to the right solution. A solution that can be planned for and funded. A lasting solution that not only works today but long into the future. Our expertise offers a fresh, engaging approach to solve multi-faceted problems involving technical, regulatory, and community issues.

ColeJenest & Stone offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and urban design across the southeast. Striking a balance between art and science, our creativity is strongly rooted in collaboration between clients and designers to create enduring and memorable places. For over 30 years, our Charlotte and Raleigh civil engineering and landscape architecture professionals have teamed on more than 5,500 projects. Every project team is set up in a cross-disciplinary studio with engineers and designers working side-by-side from site analysis through construction administration.

ColeJenest & Stone is now part of Bolton & Menk, Inc. As we look to the future, we want to continue our commitment to building better communities. With that promise in mind, we joined forces with Bolton & Menk to uphold the ultimate vision of creating safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities for everyone.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Some assistance with developing project-related graphic displays and reports, as needed for preliminary and final deliverables.

• Develops, coordinates and reviews final design and preparation of plans and specifications.

• Assist with developing project write-ups for proposals and marketing purposes.

• Coordinates with Senior Project Landscape Architect and Project Manager on staff workload and project assignments.
• Task management of landscape architecture staff for small projects.
• Establishes specialty area of expertise.
• Provides project and client management duties for small projects, as assigned.
• Occasional client marketing and business development responsibilities.
• Assistance with public meeting and Open House facilitation.
• Works independently with supervision.
• Travels periodically to work sites and project-related locations.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and client information.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum six (6) years professional experience related to land/site development.
• Currently registered as Professional Landscape Architect.
• Thorough knowledge and skills in CAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience with Land F/X required.
• Thorough knowledge and skills in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and related software such as SketchUp.
• Thorough knowledge in related software (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat)
• Knowledge of Arc GIS preferred.
• Strong hand graphic skills required.
• Thorough knowledge of site-related design, codes, and construction practices in profession required.
• Able to apply landscape architecture concepts to problem solving involving site design issues.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Able to make decisions with minimal direction.
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Why ColeJenest & Stone?

The CJS portfolio focuses on six key market sectors including civic, commercial/mixed-use, education, health care, parks/greenways and residential. The award-winning results speak for themselves with recognition of every project type from the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library to Spectrum Arena. ColeJenest & Stone partners and principals are personally involved in each project to ensure the highest levels of design, innovation, and mentorship. We are family-centric, and our firm?s commitment to a culture of inclusion, diversity, professional support and work-life balance is vital to our ongoing success.

Our Benefits

At ColeJenest & Stone, we value our people and provide an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K matching, and generous PTO benefits. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a ColeJenest & Stone employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules and career development opportunities. Learn more here: colejeneststone.com/careers/

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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ColeJenest & Stone does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to ColeJenest & Stone job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Talent Acquisition team.

ColeJenest & Stone is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.