Job Description

Licensed Landscape Architect - Public Sector, Site Design, Permitting

Lead Ithaca-area landscape architecture projects across campus, municipal, parks, and community-focused environments where client engagement, agency coordination, permitting, and public approvals are central to successful delivery.

Guide designers and project teams through concept, documentation, municipal review, construction coordination, and stakeholder-facing work across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier region.

What You’ll Do

• Lead small to mid-size landscape architecture projects from design through production and construction coordination.
• Formulate original design concepts, guide designers through execution, and balance design intent with budget and schedule realities.
• Coordinate project teams; manage fee, budget, and production scheduling responsibilities.
• Conduct client, architectural/A/E, public forum, municipal, and agency meetings as appropriate.
• Prepare materials for planning approvals and permits; participate in construction administration, site/client meetings, and Fisher marketing or business development efforts.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional landscape architecture experience and professional landscape architecture licensure.
• Degree in Landscape Architecture with ability to lead small teams and organize project work.
• Strong project management, site design, permitting, client coordination, and technical judgment.
• Excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong judgment, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with local agency processes, planning approvals, permitting coordination, and regulatory review.
• Experience supporting construction administration and project delivery through construction-phase coordination.
• Working knowledge of building codes, building materials, and construction techniques.
• Experience balancing design intent, project budget, environmental factors, and municipal planning requirements.

Why Join Fisher

• Lead projects and guide designers while continuing to grow within Fisher’s landscape architecture practice.
• Gain direct exposure to clients, agencies, public stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Join a collaborative environment focused on quality, accountability, professional growth, and meaningful project delivery.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Ithaca, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester or Buffalo, as well as other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Salary Range $79,040-$88,400

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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