Careers

Landscape Architect/Urban Designer – Mid to Senior-Level

Posted 02/01/2023: Chicago, IL

Experience required: 5-15 years

The Lakota Group is a progressive, award-winning Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Historic Preservation firm. We specialize in land use and master planning, downtown and main street planning, landscape/streetscape design, park/open space design and wayfinding/signage programs. Our projects include the full spectrum of land uses for public and private sector clients.

We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer with 5-10 years of professional work experience.  All candidates should be highly creative self-starters with a passion for the profession and the desire to learn and grow into the business at all levels. Must have superior design and graphic skills, be able to meet aggressive project deadlines, work well in a team setting and be a strategic thinker. Applicants must possess the ability to articulate concepts well both graphically and verbally.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects (and clients) concurrently and adjust to dynamic project needs, depending on project type or scale
• Develop new business activity, write proposals, maintain client relationships, and establish new contacts
• Oversee Project Managers and Associates and be accountable for the successful completion of projects
• Manage and track project budgets and invoicing
• Oversee the final production of deliverables
• Take an active lead in participating in client presentations and prospective project interviews
• Seek out leadership roles and speaking opportunities in professional organizations
• Take on internal operations roles to enhance Lakota’s key capabilities (through Lakota Committees)
• Promote teamwork among other Lakota team members

Skills Required:

• Project management and organization skills
• Strong collaborator and organizer with proven ability to successfully lead multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Track record of identifying and pursuing business development and marketing leads
• Continued demonstration of proficiency with planting design and knowledge of plant materials and techniques
• Proficiency in GIS and Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office Suites
• Project development experience, including public engagement, design, construction detailing, specification writing, and construction administration.

Education/Expertise/Certification:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
• Preferred: Any additional accreditations

Lakota offers an enjoyable work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please send your resume and PDF portfolio to:

jobs.lakota@gmail.com

Attn: Kevin Clark

Subject: Mid-Senior Landscape Architect Application

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Landscape Architect – Mid to Entry-Level

Posted 02/01/2023: Chicago, IL

Experience required: 1-5 years

The Lakota Group is a progressive, award-winning Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Historic Preservation firm. We specialize in land use and master planning, downtown and main street planning, landscape/streetscape design, park/open space design and wayfinding/signage programs. Our projects include the full spectrum of land uses for public and private sector clients.

We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer with 1-5 years of professional work experience.  All candidates should be highly creative self-starters with a passion for the profession and the desire to learn and grow into the business at all levels. Must have superior design and graphic skills, be able to meet aggressive project deadlines, work well in a team setting and be a strategic thinker. Applicants must possess the ability to articulate concepts well both graphically and verbally.

Responsibilities:

• Work on projects concurrently and adjust to dynamic project needs, depending on project type or scale
• Assist managers to ensure the successful completion of projects
• Promote teamwork among other Lakota team members
• Participate in project meetings
• Participate in professional organizations
• Take on internal operations roles to enhance Lakota’s key capabilities (through Lakota Committees)

Skills Required:

• Strong design, graphic, writing, and communication skills
• Proficiency with site design, planning, and knowledge of construction materials and techniques
• Develop project management and organization skills
• Ability to articulate concepts both graphically and verbally
• Proficiency in GIS, AutoCad, and Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suites
• Project development experience, including public engagement, design, construction documents/detailing, specification writing, and construction administration

Education/Expertise/Certification:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
• Preferred: Any additional accreditations

Lakota offers an enjoyable work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please send your resume and PDF portfolio to:

jobs.lakota@gmail.com

Attn: Kevin Clark

Subject: Entry-Mid Landscape Architect Application

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Urban Planner/ Designer – Mid/Senior Level

Posted 02/01/2023: Chicago, IL

Experience required: 5-10+ years

The Lakota Group is a progressive, award-winning firm providing professional services in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Community Engagement.  Lakota’s work portfolio includes community comprehensive plans; downtowns, transit-oriented development, and commercial corridors; heritage places and Main Street districts; neighborhoods; parks and greenways; streetscapes and public spaces; waterfronts; medical districts; and mixed-use developments.  Lakota is also widely recognized for its community engagement and consensus-building expertise.

The Lakota Group is seeking a Mid/Senior-level Planner with 5-10 years of professional planning and urban design experience.  All candidates should be highly creative self-starters, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion and desire to learn and grow into the planning profession and the business at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and clients concurrently and adjust to dynamic project needs, depending on project type.
• Oversee Associates and subconsultants and be accountable for the successful completion of projects and the final production of deliverables.
• Work with Lakota Principals and senior staff to manage and track project budgets and invoicing.
• Take an active lead in participating in client presentations and prospective project interviews when necessary.
• Seek out leadership roles and speaking opportunities in professional organizations.
• Take on internal operations roles to enhance Lakota’s key capabilities.
• Promote teamwork among other Lakota team members.
• Work with Lakota Principals and senior staff to develop new business activity, write proposals, maintain client relationships, and establish new contacts.

Skills Required

• Educational background and/or work training and experience in land use planning for urban, suburban, and rural areas; comprehensive planning; downtowns; neighborhoods; corridors; and transit-oriented development.  Urban design, placemaking, and site planning skills and experience a plus.
• Strong writing skills and communication skills.
• Project management and organization skills with proven ability to successfully manage multidisciplinary planning and urban design teams.
• Experience in identifying and pursuing business development and marketing leads a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office Suites, GIS a plus.

Education/Expertise/Certification

• 5-10 years of professional experience.
• Preferred: Masters in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field from an accredited program.
• Preferred: AICP accreditation; PLA, AIA licensure also acceptable.

Lakota offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.  This position’s office location is negotiable and may be off-site from Lakota’s Chicago headquarters.

Please send your resume and PDF portfolio to:

jobs.lakota@gmail.com

Attn: Kevin Clark

Subject: Mid-Senior Planner/Designer Application

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Associate Preservation Planner – Mid to Senior Level

Posted 02/01/2023: Chicago, IL

Experience Required: 5-7 years

The Lakota Group is a progressive, award-winning firm providing professional services in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Community Engagement. Lakota’s work portfolio includes community comprehensive plans; downtowns, transit-oriented development projects, and commercial corridors; heritage places and Main Street districts; neighborhoods; parks and greenways; streetscapes and public spaces; waterfronts; medical districts; and mixed-use developments. Lakota is also widely recognized for its community engagement and consensus-building expertise.

The Lakota Group is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Historic Preservation Planner with at least five years of professional preservation planning experience. Candidates should be highly creative self-starters, possess strong writing and communication skills, and have a passion and desire to learn and grow into the preservation planning profession and the business at all levels.

Job responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Manage projects (and clients) concurrently and adjust to dynamic project needs, depending on project type or scale.
• Oversee Lakota associates and sub-consultants when necessary and be accountable for the successful completion of projects and production of deliverables.
• Work with Lakota Principals and senior staff to manage and track project budgets and invoicing.
• Take an active lead in participating in client presentations and prospective project interviews when necessary.
• Seek out leadership roles and speaking opportunities in professional organizations.
• Take on internal operations roles to enhance Lakota’s key capabilities.
• Promote teamwork among other Lakota team members.
• Work with Lakota Principals and senior staff to develop new business activities, assist in preparing proposals, maintain client relationships, and establish new contacts.

Skills Required

• Educational background and/or work experience in historic preservation planning, including historic preservation plans, survey and documentation, research, historic district design guidelines, context statements, and National Register nominations.
• Experience in HABS/HAER documentation a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work on other urban planning assignments with a preservation element when needed, including comprehensive plans, downtown plans, arts and culture plans, and neighborhood plans.
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills necessary.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access required. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Geographic Information Systems, digital survey technologies, and ArcGIS StoryMaps is a plus.

Education/Experience/Certification

• 5-7 years of professional experience
• Preferred: Masters in Historic Preservation, Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field from an accredited program
• AICP or AIA accreditation a plus

Lakota offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. This position’s principal office location is in Chicago, Illinois, although remote locations may be considered. This position requires some travel.

Please send your resume and PDF portfolio to:

jobs.lakota@gmail.com

Attn: Human Resource Director

Subject: Associate Preservation Planner

The Lakota Group

116 W. Illinois Street, 7^th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60654

http://www.thelakotagroup.com/