Sr. Landscape Architect

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Commercial & Institutional – Sports Team at our Charlotte, NC or Concord, NC office.

CHA offers sports planning to provide athletic and community leaders with a clear path forward as they plan for the future to meet a variety of changing needs for coaches, players, spectators and communities large and small.  During the planning process, we develop forward-thinking master plans that embrace the latest design standards, newest technologies, and best project approaches.

At CHA, the Senior Landscape Architect plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of complex projects (i.e. campus & community plans, land use & master plans, and site design) for private and public clients. The professional in this role develops work plans to coincide with milestones of a project and when revisions of work plan need to be addressed. This individual leads a project team and client to communicate the results of analysis and describe design concepts, as well as serves as the lead technical individual for proposal technical scopes and external presentations (i.e. clients, public, regulatory agency, etc.). The Senior Landscape Architect also manages, coordinates, and mentors junior staff and project level employees.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or undergraduate in a related field with a Masters in Landscape Architecture required
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) is required
• A minimum of 10 years of related professional experience required
• Mastery of written, graphic, and verbal presentation skills are required as well as basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Computer graphic skills with AutoCAD required
• Experience with Civil 3D, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator are preferred
• Exceptional oral, graphic, electronic, and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare and conduct small and large presentations to both external and internal clients/projects
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management required
• Strong ability to work and lead in a team environment
• Active role in a professional society, with a current or previous leadership role preferred
• CLARB Certification preferred

$100,000 - $120,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.