Landscape Architect

Job Description

Job Description

GMC is one of the largest privately-held, employee owned, architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.

GMC (Goodwyn Mills Cawood) is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our growing Huntsville, AL team. We are seeking a creative, self-motivated individual who thrives at critical thinking and problem solving. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in a fun, collaborative environment while working side-by-side with department leaders and other design team members across a range of project types, both public and private. This role requires a combination of strong design skills, project management expertise, and excellent communication abilities.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage landscape architecture projects, including planning, design, and construction phases
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and team members to ensure project objectives are met
• Develop and present project proposals, designs, and plans to clients
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction
• Assist in design and design graphic creation when required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years experience
• A leader who is able to manage client relationships and expectations
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve across a diverse range of objectives and tasks
• Demonstrated passion for design, with a keen ability to conceptualize and craft exceptional spaces that inspire and engage
• Working knowledge in the following programs:
  • AutoCAD
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • 3D Modeling Software
• Provide work samples or portfolio upon request

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge in one or more of the following programs:

• Lumion
• Illustrator
• Land-FX
• SketchUp
• Rhino

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals, commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.