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Mindel Scott · 2 days ago

Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Mindel Scott is a multidisciplinary civil engineering, planning, and design firm in Louisville, KY, seeking a licensed Landscape Architect to lead their Planning and Landscape Architecture department. The role involves managing projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality control while collaborating with various teams on private development and municipal projects.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionProject Management

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Planning and Landscape Architecture department, including staff supervision, mentoring, performance evaluations, workload planning, recruiting, and professional development

Direct and oversee projects through all phases of delivery, from concept development and entitlement through agency reviews, bidding, construction administration, and construction observation

Provide technical leadership and quality control, with the ability to actively participate in design and documentation for complex projects as needed

Manage project and department-level schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and financial performance

Coordinate closely with in-house surveying, civil engineering, and utility design teams to deliver integrated project solutions

Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with external consultants, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and utility providers

Lead neighborhood and stakeholder meetings, and present at committee meetings

Serve as a primary client liaison, maintaining and expanding client relationships and guiding projects through approvals and implementation

Lead business development efforts, including client outreach, proposal preparation, scope and fee development, and client presentations

Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning, department growth, staffing needs, and long-term practice development

Establish and maintain department standards, workflows, and quality control procedures

Qualification

Landscape ArchitectureSite PlanningProject ManagementAutoCAD Civil 3DAICP CertificationLeadershipCommunicationPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited university program

8+ years of progressive professional experience in landscape architecture and site planning, including leadership or project management responsibilities

Landscape Architect registration in the state of Kentucky or ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months. AICP Certification is a plus

Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full development process, from concept and entitlement through construction

Strong understanding of site planning and landscape architectural design, including grading, drainage concepts, erosion control, and water quality design

Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Experience producing and overseeing complex construction and documentation sets

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D coordination, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and presentation skills

Valid driver's license