Landscape Architecture Manager

Federal Way, WA

Full Time

MacKay Sposito

Mid Level

At MacKay Sposito we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. We are currently seeking an experienced, licensed Landscape Architect to lead and grow our Landscape Architecture group in Federal Way, WA.

Successful candidates will have the ability to lead a team and to assist with and lead design projects within a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in handling a range of project types from public works to private development.

The position involves managing staff, consultants, and projects from concept through construction with a focus on quality design and user experience. Responsibilities include development of site analysis and programming, concept design development, illustrative graphics, client and stakeholder presentations, and preparation of construction documents.

Keys to Success:

Project management tasks include overseeing scopes, budgets, schedules, and project support staff. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of detailed construction plans and specifications, and design services during construction. Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are highly required.
Supporting a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment, working closely with engineers, surveyors, architects, planners, and biologists
Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for development, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures.
Preparing and/or managing illustrative exhibits for project proposals, concept development, and public presentations.
Communicating design concepts and technical information to clients, stakeholders, permitting agencies, and internal team members
Prepare cost and time estimates in collaboration with engineering, technical or leadership personnel for engineering, construction or extraction efforts.
Compile and analyze data on conditions such as location, drainage, soil conditions, and location of structures for environmental impact and landscaping plans.
Lead planning, site design, irrigation, and planting design in compliance with standards/codes.
Perform physical on-site observation and inspection of construction projects to assess and ensure compliance with applicable contract plans and specifications.
Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
Support business development, assisting with proposal writing and development of scope and fees for design efforts.
Utilize a variety of electronic recording, reporting, and job specific tools to complete work, document activities, and ensure file documentation for the project.
Proactively provide lead opportunities for formal follow-up to Construction Manager

Requirements:

Requires a minimum of 7+ years of work experience as a Landscape Architect, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Landscape Architecture, and a current license as a Landscape Architect.
Experience and proficiency in the following key areas: Creative visioning; AutoCAD; word processing, spreadsheet and email software.
Requires demonstrated success in working independently to meet deadlines, manage projects, and execute a wide range of technical activities reliably.
Requires ability to maintain effective working relationships with public, governmental jurisdictions, contractors, sub-consultants, other professionals, clients and staff.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiative

Our Values
At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

Who We Are
With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

Please note that this salary information is a general guidelines only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $115,000 - 135,000 annual salary, depending on experience.

Full time employees receive a well rounded benefit package including access to our company sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
As a federal Contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Open until filled.

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Are you eligible to work in the US?*

Do you require VISA sponsorship?*

Do you require relocation assistance?*

How many years of applicable experience do you have for this role?*

What are your compensation expectations?*

Were you referred by a current employee? If Yes please indicate who referred you.

Were you referred by a 3rd party recruiting agency? If Yes please indicate who referred you.

The following questions are entirely optional.

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
- a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
- a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Veteran status

I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE
I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN
I DON’T WISH TO ANSWER

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury

Please check one of the boxes below:

YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Name	Date

Human Check*

Submit Application