Landscape Architect III - Planning, Parks & Recreation - MI

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT III

PLANNING, PARKS & RECREATION SERVICE LINE

MICHIGAN

POSITION SUMMARY

The Landscape Architect III leads the planning, design, and delivery of outdoor environments, including parks, campuses, gardens, commercial centers, and recreational facilities. This role combines creative design, technical documentation, sustainable site planning, and project management to develop functional, aesthetically compelling, and code-compliant solutions. The position also supports client coordination, proposals, budgets, construction oversight, and mentoring of junior staff within multidisciplinary project teams.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.

Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k)-match program
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation Days
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Work-Life Balance
• Fitness Reimbursement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior landscape architect is responsible for planning and designing outdoor environments such as parks, campuses, gardens, commercial centers, and recreational facilities, ensuring functional, aesthetic, and sustainable outcomes Core duties include:

• Leading project teams and coordinating with clients, engineers, urban planners, and other stakeholders
• Preparing site plans, conceptual designs, construction documents, and specifications while ensuring compliance with codes and regulations
• Conducting site assessments, analyzing design criteria, and integrating sustainable design principles into projects
• Managing project budgets, proposals, contracts, and cost estimates
• Overseeing construction and ensuring that the project is executed according to design plans
• Mentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Physical presence is an essential function of this role. Occasional travel and attendance at evening meetings may be required. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Senior landscape architects need a combination of technical, creative, and interpersonal skills:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills to address design and site challenges
• Creativity for innovative landscape solutions and aesthetic design
• Communication skills for client interaction, team coordination, and presenting design concepts
• Technical proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Project management skills to oversee timelines, budgets, and deliverables

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA) or a related field is required
• Professional licensure in the state of practice is mandatory to legally sign off on projects
• Several years of experience in landscape architecture, including project management and design leadership

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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