Clayco Inc.
About Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a growing architecture, design and planning firm committed to creating and delivering design solutions that improve and enhance the human experience of the built environment. Youthful in outlook, seasoned in experience, LJC offers a diverse portfolio of expertise across a range of project scales and typologies, including commercial, mixed use and residential. We believe our work is a fundamental expression of optimism in the future, and that design is a means to effect positive, enduring change. The Role We Want You For
Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is looking to hire a Landscape Architect 1 (5+ years of experience) to join our landscape and planning practice team in Chicago or St. Louis. The ideal candidate will augment and assist the practice’s collaborative team, helping it grow and expand its presence. The Landscape Architect 1 will be expected to work across LJC design disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to help our entire enterprise thrive. We’re seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented individual who works effectively with clients and colleagues from project inception to completion. The Specifics of the Role
Responsible for the delivery of a full range of landscape architecture assignments in all project phases, including proposal support, design, documentation and construction administration – ensuring a high level of quality for each Organizes and helps prepare for the pursuit of business development and new project commissions Offers creative thinking and contributes to design advancement and problem solving Delivers analysis, design and construction documents and presentations, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary design team Provides expertise and technical assistance on topics related to planning, zoning, entitlement process, environmental concerns, and engagement – responsible for helping more senior landscape architects align agendas to achieve client and community goals Participates in the local landscape architecture community Identifies potential applicants to ensure practice growth Represents LJC in the community and civic events Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Landscape Architecture 5+ years of relevant experience in architecture, landscape architecture, planning and urban design with a keen understanding of the relationship between design and constructability Professional landscape architect (PLA) licensure (preferred) Competence with AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), GIS (ArcView, ArcGIS), Modeling (Rhino, SketchUp) Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Experience in urban planning and urban design is a plus Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide – occasional travel will be part of the job. No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does. We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects. Why Clayco and LJC?
2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1). 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5). Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs. Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000-$95,000+/- annually (not adjusted for location).
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Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a growing architecture, design and planning firm committed to creating and delivering design solutions that improve and enhance the human experience of the built environment. Youthful in outlook, seasoned in experience, LJC offers a diverse portfolio of expertise across a range of project scales and typologies, including commercial, mixed use and residential. We believe our work is a fundamental expression of optimism in the future, and that design is a means to effect positive, enduring change. The Role We Want You For
Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is looking to hire a Landscape Architect 1 (5+ years of experience) to join our landscape and planning practice team in Chicago or St. Louis. The ideal candidate will augment and assist the practice’s collaborative team, helping it grow and expand its presence. The Landscape Architect 1 will be expected to work across LJC design disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to help our entire enterprise thrive. We’re seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented individual who works effectively with clients and colleagues from project inception to completion. The Specifics of the Role
Responsible for the delivery of a full range of landscape architecture assignments in all project phases, including proposal support, design, documentation and construction administration – ensuring a high level of quality for each Organizes and helps prepare for the pursuit of business development and new project commissions Offers creative thinking and contributes to design advancement and problem solving Delivers analysis, design and construction documents and presentations, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary design team Provides expertise and technical assistance on topics related to planning, zoning, entitlement process, environmental concerns, and engagement – responsible for helping more senior landscape architects align agendas to achieve client and community goals Participates in the local landscape architecture community Identifies potential applicants to ensure practice growth Represents LJC in the community and civic events Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Landscape Architecture 5+ years of relevant experience in architecture, landscape architecture, planning and urban design with a keen understanding of the relationship between design and constructability Professional landscape architect (PLA) licensure (preferred) Competence with AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), GIS (ArcView, ArcGIS), Modeling (Rhino, SketchUp) Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Experience in urban planning and urban design is a plus Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide – occasional travel will be part of the job. No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does. We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects. Why Clayco and LJC?
2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1). 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5). Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs. Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000-$95,000+/- annually (not adjusted for location).
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