Careers

Who We Are

Come join us! We are a team of brave and curious urban designers, landscape architects and planners creating places that people love.  Our clients are private, public and non-profit organizations and projects range in scale from pocket parks to planning for cities and regions. This diversity keeps us creative, collaborative, and inspired! Lionheart’s employee benefits reflect the firm’s commitment to flexibility and life-long learning.  If you are an optimist and problem solver, we would love to hear from you!

Company values

  • Bravery

  • Curiosity

  • Invention

  • Empathy

  • Respect

  • Collaboration

  • Comprehensiveness

  • Leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive health care.

  • 401(k) and employer match.

  • One-of-a-kind projects with lovable clients (and colleagues)!

  • You can make positive change in the region where you live and work.

  • We’ll invest in your knowledge and skills.

  • You can shape the company values.

  • Your team will support you and the pursuit of your goals.

  • Equity opportunities.

  • We’ll trust you to decide how much time off you need.

  • We offer paid leave (parental and sabbatical).

  • Austin is fun, outdoorsy and creative.

 

Landscape Architect/
Project Manager

Provides landscape architecture and/or project manager services on landscape architecture, urban design and project management projects. Defines the direction of some projects while directly supporting other Project Managers and/or Principals-in-Charge on complex projects. Serves as a firm-wide team member exemplifying the servant leadership qualities expressed in the values of the firm. Is responsible for the implementation of quality work through project management, effective internal and external coordination, creative problem-solving, and careful task completion. Projects include, but are not limited to, landscape architecture for public and privately-owned land such as parks, streets, commercial and residential gardens; urban design; and planning (corridor and park planning).

Skills Required:

  • Possess 4-8 years of experience in a landscape architecture firm.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

  • Proven experience in all aspects of design, including but not limited to project definition, conceptual design, permit submittals, construction documentation, specifications, construction observation, and project management.

  • Professional experience that clearly demonstrates a passion for quality and innovation.

  • Self-directed and initiative-taking with proven leadership capabilities.

  • Focus on high quality service.

  • Shows empathy towards clients, team members, and other stakeholders.

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, ArcView, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and other 3D visualization programs.

Preferred Skills:

  • Master’s degree in a related field.

  • Holds or is pursuing professional certifications and/or licensure.

  • Proven ability to lead a team.

  • Proven ability to build consensus.

  • Impeccable written and oral communication skills.

  • Proven ability to establish business development relationships.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (10MB max) to jobs@lionheartplaces.com that clearly demonstrates a passion for quality and innovation.