Studio Lead - Placemaking + Resilience Job at LJA in Fort Worth

Studio Lead - Placemaking + Resilience

As Studio Lead at LJA Land Development, you will manage studio projects, work plans, staffing, scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Position Overview

As Studio Lead at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for managing projects and studio work plans, staffing, scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Typical Day

• Leads development review, code amendments, project visioning (ex. zoning/land use, growth management, urban design, parks and recreation planning, engineering, and fiscal vitality), and long-range planning projects
• Mentors staff
• Leads client communications
• Develops proposals/fees
• Maintains QA/QC and delivery standards

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field
• AICP, ENV, PLA, AIA, CNU-A, LEED, or other job-related certification required

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience
• Strong technical, regulatory, and design competency

Ideally You Should Also Have

• Engaged participation in a related professional organization, especially the American Planning Association or similar organization. Professional organization leadership roles encouraged.
• Demonstrated organization and leadership skills
• Advanced presentation skills
• Builds client relationships and helps win work

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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