Senior Planner

THK Associates, Inc. is currently looking for a Senior Planner with 8+ years of experience to join the Landscape Architecture/Planning department.  The Senior Planner is directly accountable to the Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture. Day to day responsibilities include due diligence research, lot yield studies, lotting studies, entitlement documentation and submittals in multiple municipalities, report writing, master planning, planning and facilitating community meetings, presentations before elected and appointed boards and commissions, and conceptual design, hand, computer and/or 3D graphics preparation.

The Senior Planner will manage and participate in all planning projects undertaken by the firm. Senior Planner may also be asked to assist with highest and best use documentation and graphic depiction, developing business opportunities and client retention.  Relevant planning and project management experience is required.

Candidates should have a strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task on multiple projects at any given time, utilize a variety of sources for research, review and comprehend regulations and standards, and produce a variety of different deliverables.  Additionally, knowledge of urban and residential planning and land development processes in the Denver Metro Area is required.  Additional skills that will help the selected candidate succeed will include good verbal, graphic and written communication skills; ability to organize; ability to complete tasks on set deadlines; ability to work in a team environment; ability to collaborate with multiple departments, and initiative to take on additional responsibilities.

Software: Applicants should have proficiency in:

·         AutoCAD - Preferred

·         Adobe Creative Products - Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat and Illustrator - Required

·         ArcGIS – preferred

·         Hand Rendering - Required

Education, Experience and Additional Requirements:

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or related design field and experience working in a professional planning and design consulting firm.

A valid Colorado driver’s license, insured, reliable transportation and ability to travel to local project-related travel such as site visits. 

Compensation:

Compensation and benefit package will be commensurate with experience.  THK offers competitive salary, health benefits, profit sharing, paid holidays and personal time off (PTO). 

THK supports licensure and professional organization membership.

Applications: 

Please submit the following: Single PDF under 12 MB with cover letter, resume including specific experience working with Colorado counties and municipalities, writing sample(s) and portfolio to Donna Mahagan at dmahagan@thkassoc.com.  This position is open and intended to be filled immediately.  Please visit our website at www.thkassoc.com.

Landscape Architect

THK Associates, Inc. is currently looking for a Landscape Architect with 3 to 6 years of experience to assist with the continued success and growth of the Landscape Architecture/Planning department.  THK is a highly collaborative group of passionate and environmentally focused Landscape Architects and Designers who work on a wide variety of projects including private development, parks, trails, open space planning and management, greenways, urban design, river restoration, transportation, regional and community planning, national and international mountain resorts and master planned communities. THK strives to keep our staff engaged by offering project experience in areas that interest each staff member and by promoting personal and professional growth.       

 The ideal candidate will have experience and skills with conceptual design, hand and computer rendering, 3D graphics preparation, taking part in public and client meetings and preparation of construction documents and construction administration. This position will also include delegation of production work to staff. This position provides exposure to all projects undertaken by the firm including both private development and public community driven projects and provides the opportunity to assist in the tracking of new business opportunities, development of proposals, fostering client relationships and business development tasks.  The successful candidate will be expected to be a professional registered landscape architect at time of application OR be near completing their licensure.  

 Additional skills that will help the selected candidate succeed include good verbal, graphic and written communication skills; ability to multi-task and organize; ability to complete tasks on set deadlines; ability to clearly direct staff on work product; ability to work in a team environment; initiative to take on additional responsibilities; strong hand drawing skills are preferred; creativity and vision on large and small scale projects and irrigation design experience is preferred.

Software: Applicants should have proficiency in:

• AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D

• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator)

• SketchUp

• ArcGIS - preferred

Education and Experience: Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and experience working in a professional planning or design consulting firm. 

Compensation: Compensation and benefit package will be commensurate with experience.  THK offers competitive salary, health benefits, profit sharing, paid holidays and personal time off (PTO). 

Applications:  Please submit the following: Single PDF under 12 MB with cover letter, resume and work samples to Alexandra Rissi at info@thkassoc.com.  Applications should list “Landscape Architect Position” in the subject line.  No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please visit our website at www.thkassoc.com for more information.