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Employer Profile
Merrill Morris Partners (MMP) is a progressive, woman-owned business with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. We are seeking landscape architect/designers who are creative, inspired to make an impactful contribution to our profession, and able to complement and support our studio team. We maintain an open studio environment: you will work first-hand with experienced senior staff, providing you with an excellent opportunity for growth and professional advancement within the firm. We promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing as a part of our office culture, giving each team member a chance to contribute from conceptual design through construction.
Mission & Values
MMP provides services on a wide variety of project types in predominantly urban environments. We are committed to sustainability and social equity, diversity, and inclusion. We prefer projects that mitigate environmental degradation, add green space to underserved neighborhoods, and meaningfully engage communities. Our leading areas of project expertise are transit and transportation related projects; green infrastructure; streets, parks, and urban open space; educational facilities; and multi-family housing. MMP’s client base is broad in both the public and private sectors. We provide services primarily in the Greater Bay Area.
Benefits
MMP provides full-time employees with a comprehensive insurance plan which includes group health, dental, and vision coverage. The group health plan offers a selection of providers; MMP covers 100% of dental, vision and base group health insurance premiums. We have a flexible paid ‘Personal Time Off’ policy combining holidays, sick leave, and vacation time. MMP offers an employee directed SARSEP retirement plan and commuter checks. The firm provides a profit share/bonus/SARSEP contribution to employees based on annual successes.
Team Work Schedule / Location
MMP in-office/hybrid work requirements are flexible. Office expectations are for staff to work a minimum of 3 days a week in either of the offices (Oakland or San Francisco). For team building and professional growth, Junior Staff are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to work five days a week in-office.
Open Positions
Landscape Architect, Senior Associate/Studio Team Leader (15 years’ plus 5 years managing design staff)
Full Time
Job Description:
This position is for a senior management level practitioner with a proven record of leading teams and multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is ambitious and motivated to advance into all aspects of design team leadership and studio management. Outstanding candidates show expertise in contract administration, display dynamic marketing and business development skills.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
We are looking for a California Registered Landscape Architect with stellar client references and a portfolio of demonstrated professional experience directing and managing the design and implementation of built work. This equates to a seasoned senior associate project manager with excellent communication skills, a refined sense of design, environmental stewardship and in-depth knowledge of the construction process for both public and private sector clients.
This position is instrumental to establishing studio culture and, as such, exceptional leadership, interpersonal, listening and communication skills are essential. The individual will be expected to successfully provide studio senior project management including client relations, contract management (scope, schedule, budget), and work products; lead and mentor team members, research and champion project pursuits, develop strategies and proposals contributing both written and graphic material.
Studio Technology:
The applicant should show proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, experience with Adobe Creative Suite, ideally one would have experience in SketchUp, Lumion, Rhino and/or other 3D software. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint a plus.
Landscape Architect/Designer with 3-5 Years’ Experience
Full Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a landscape designer who is creative, technically proficient, and motivated to contribute to the design and implementation of meaningful, sustainable outdoor environments. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and will work collaboratively with project managers, clients, consultants, and agency staff. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in design, technical development, and increasing project responsibilities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
3-5 years office experience with demonstrated AutoCAD production capabilities, presentation graphics, and articulate written, spoken and visual communication
Preferred Landscape Architectural Technical Experience:
Basic planting design and horticultural knowledge, including California appropriate, native and climate-adapted plant material
Basic landscape construction materials, methods, detailing and specifications
Basic understanding of grading and drainage
Familiarity with Stormwater Best Management Practices
Familiarity with Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
Familiarity with ADA Regulations
Familiarity with or certified ReScape (Bay Friendly), LEED, SITES
Irrigation system design a plus
Software Skills:
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
Ideal candidate would have experience in Lumion, Rhino and/or other visualization software
How to Apply
We look forward to hearing from you and telling you about the opportunities at Merrill Morris Partners!
Please email a cover letter, resume, and portfolio or samples of relevant work in PDF format (up to 10MB, or a download link if larger) to info@merrill-morris.com. Please include the position title in your subject line. If you don’t see a position that fits, we still welcome general inquiries at the same address.
Applicants must have a valid U.S. work permit.
MMP is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.