Toole Design Group in Boston, MA is looking to hire a full-time Landscape Designer III. Do you have a passion for working on challenging projects that make communities more livable and equitable? Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees? If so, please consider joining our Boston team. 

This Landscape Designer III position earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), a flexible spending account (FSA), and all staff start with at least 24 days PTO. We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life. 

About Toole Design 

Toole Design is the leading landscape architecture, planning, and engineering firm specializing in urban design and multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded throughout the United States. Our talented team of planners, landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race or gender. We have been named a "best firm to work for" and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry. 

Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts, and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment. 

A Day in the Life of a Landscape Designer III 

As a Landscape Designer III, you get to work on project that positively affect our communities. You will be at the table with our clients, community members, planners, and engineers on projects from start to finish. 

You get to work with a close-knit team that is passionate about the work and the communities that you serve. 

Work Schedule for a Landscape Designer III 

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2 days per week. Our Boston office is conveniently located in Boston’s Downtown Crossing, directly adjacent to the iconic Boston Common, within a short walk to all of the major rapid transit lines and close to both North Station and South Station commuter rail lines. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit (Downtown Crossing, Park Station, South Station, SL4, SL5, and several buses including routes 43,7, 11). 

Ready to Join our Boston Team? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Landscape Designer III position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page. 

At Toole Design, we have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We encourage everyone, including those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. 

We're proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving diversity in our leadership to better represent the communities where we work, as well. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer). 

Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting 301-927-1900 and asking for Human Resources or emailing HR@tooledesign.com.

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Qualifications of a Landscape Designer III: 

· A minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design or related

· Demonstrated knowledge through coursework or experience of site inventory and analysis (utilizing geographic information systems and analysis mapping), planting design and documentation, site grading, construction documents, and 3D modelling (parametric design and coding)

Job Duties of a Landscape Designer III:

· Manage multiple projects and technical tasks, small and medium size and complexity simultaneously, including directing/overseeing parallel tracks of work performed by others and managing subconsultants 

· Develop budgets and approaches for small and medium-sized tasks or projects 

· Conceptualize/initiate project design vision or concepts, with support of senior design staff 

· Apply and guide project phasing (concept, schematic, design development, final design) and deliverables with advanced level of proficiency 

· Prepare final deliverables that are error free with little-to-no oversight 

· Plan and lead internal project team and client progress meetings 

· Assist with QA/QC for more junior staff 

· Conduct proactive business development activities, including developing and nurturing client relationships and potential new projects 

· Prepare and review construction documents including plans, details, specifications, and estimates 

· Look for opportunities for business development, and proactively develop professional relationships 

· Facilitate internal project team and client progress meetings 

· Local travel to client sites required approximately 5%

· Some job duties can be performed from home