Landscape Architect

Job Description: Ragan Smith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a licensed Landscape Architect or LA Project Manager to join our landscape architecture and land planning studio based in our Nashville office. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, and has a passion for creating places that are authentic, innovative, and functional. This position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including master-planned communities, parks, green infrastructure, retail, detailed urban spaces, mixed use spaces, and urban streetscape redevelopment. This role will have a firm understanding of preparing graphics, design, drawing, and analyze projects in modeling programming software. The Landscape Architect or Project Manager will collaborate in-house with other landscape architects, civil engineers, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing commercial, residential, mixed-use projects, and park and recreation projects. Working in tandem with our surveyors and engineers allows for seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better product for both our clients and the users of the spaces we create. Responsibilities Develop design concepts using hand graphics and/or computer graphic programs, including SketchUp, Lumion, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite Communicate effectively with all levels of management in both written and verbal form Establish and maintain project structure, budget, and schedule Solve design problems using experience, judgment, and education Participate in municipal approval process, including pre-application meetings, responding to staff comments, planning commission meetings, and city council meetings Participate in construction bid process including pre-bid conferences, interpretations, post-bid evaluations, and contract preparation Engage in construction administration, field observations, shop drawings, change orders, interpretations, conflict resolution, and close-down processing Train and mentor more junior staff Additional related duties as needed Requirements RLA or ability to achieve by reciprocity Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture 4-6 years of experience in a planning and design firm Proficiency in SketchUp, Lumion, Civil 3D, and Adobe Suite Experience creating hand graphics Interpersonal communication skills Strong attention to detail Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Long-term and short-term disability coverage Generous PTO and paid holidays 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week Annual salary review and bonus Tuition and gym reimbursements Parental leave Flexible work environment Focus on work-life balance RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations. RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pape-Dawson is a leading civil engineering and professional services firm, with a history of delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact. Our diverse team of experts is passionate about solving complex problems and making a difference in our communities. We offer career opportunities in a company culture that values personal growth and professional excellence. With world-class benefits and a commitment to your overall wellbeing, Pape-Dawson is a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.