Landscape Architect - Project Manager

As a Landscape Architect for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you'll lead and contribute to the planning and design of a diverse range of private- and public-sector projects. You'll collaborate with CEC's multidisciplinary teams of landscape architects, ecologists, civil engineers, and land surveyors to develop creative, practical solutions that meet client and project needs. Your work will include landscape and land planning design, site layout and grading, CAD design, site plan renderings, preparation of bid packages and specifications, and quality control reviews.

You'll also have opportunities to manage projects, participate in public presentations, build client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical design expertise with project leadership and client engagement while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we're accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority - and that's what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and contribute to landscape architecture and land planning projects for private- and public-sector clients
• Develop landscape and land planning designs, site layouts, grading plans, and site plan renderings
• Prepare and coordinate CAD-based design drawings and project documentation
• Collaborate with landscape architects, ecologists, civil engineers, land surveyors, and other technical professionals
• Prepare bid packages, project submittals, and technical specifications
• Perform quality control reviews of plans and project deliverables
• Prepare for and participate in client meetings and public presentations
• Support client relationship development, networking, and business development activities

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor recreation and live music to professional sports and dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or equivalent; Master's degree preferred
• Registered Landscape Architect
• AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
• InDesign
• PhotoShop (Adobe Suite)
• Lumion
• GIS (ArcView) - not required but beneficial.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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