Looking for Experienced Creators.

We are always looking for exceptional talent of all disciplines to join our team, so if you believe you’re at the top of your game in your area of specialty, feel free to introduce yourself! Send us an email and include your CV and portfolio to careers@dtjdesign.com to inquire about any potential job opportunities. We’d love to hear from you!

DTJ is seeking a motivated team player to join our Austin office. Our ideal candidate will be a Licensed Landscape Architect with 12+ years of experience and will be versed in all aspects of business development, project design, and delivery. Landscape Architecture Studio Management, client interaction, office leadership and some business development, are essential in this role, and experience with Planning is a plus. Leading, inspiring, and mentoring the LA studio team as well as other design professionals is a key expectation. Passion, artistry and design creativity coupled with an organizational focus are important characteristics. While it is anticipated that this individual may have existing client relationships, the demonstrated ability to help develop additional client relationships and maintain others will be a must for this candidate. This role will be supported by DTJ’s extensive marketing staff, Director of Business Development as well as the Principal and Associate groups and their deep business networks and contacts. The successful candidate can anticipate the following role expectations:

Landscape Architecture Austin Studio Management:

• Provide day-to-day management and leadership in the studio. Focus on quality and profitability of projects as well as training and growth of staff in their studio.
• Management of complex projects from start to finish including being the primary client contact.
• Providing mentorship to the LA Studio Staff.
• Demonstrate DTJ’s core values, inspiring others in the Texas region and across the firm.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• Writes and directs complicated agreement scope and fees.
• Actively participates in marketing strategy and project pursuit for the studio.
• Enthusiastically promotes and sustains DTJ Design’s culture.
• Forecasts project volume and staffing needs, including overseeing staff utilization.  Participates in strategic hires.
• Monitors financial performance of all studio projects.  Participates in course correction strategies to ensure adequate profitability.

Select Business Development and Marketing:

• Aids the Austin Office Director and other studio leaders in business development and marketing tasks, proposal and contract preparation, and client communication.
• Facilitates repeat work and expanding scope, has awareness of Client’s business plan and how we might service their next phase or project.
• Participates in Client Interviews and industry events.
• Participates in Client prospecting in association with other Associates or Principals.

Office Leadership:

• Interacts and aids the Austin Office Director and other studio leaders in the overall leadership and management of the Austin office.
• Helps to mentor and be a technical resource for all office staff.
• Helps to facilitate and organize office learning and growth opportunities with the Austin support staff.
• Actively participates in marketing strategy and project pursuit for all of the market segments.

Creative Opportunity:

• Continue to build and enhance DTJ’s diverse and award-winning project portfolio.
• Build and shape the future of Texas landscape architecture through DTJ’s integrated Practice.
• Innovate and nurture cutting-edge designs.
• Create and sustain strategic client relationship management.
• Identify, pursue, and establish a distinct “design brand” in the local and regional economy.
• Become an ambassador of the DTJ’s Integrated Practice in the office and region.
• Interface with client, participate in marketing tasks, contract preparation, and client relations.
• Promote and expand DTJ’s brand through participating in professional organizations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture
• Licensed Landscape Architect

Salary Range: $95,000 – $125,000, pending experience.

Please send a resume and portfolio, along with a letter of intent to careers@dtjdesign.com. Keep all submissions under 9MB. No phone calls.

DTJ is seeking a motivated team player to join our Austin office. Our ideal candidate is a team player bringing passion, artistry, and positive energy to our firm. Experience in one or more of DTJ’s areas of focus is ideal. Candidates should be proficient in Revit, Sketch-Up or Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and have strong design ideas and good hand graphics skills. This individual will work among our creative teams and will be responsible for the creation and documentation of various design and production tasks on a diverse set of project types. The successful candidate can anticipate the following role expectations:

• Ability to be self-motivated and integrate with teams
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience with BIM 360, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge/experience in Sketchup or other modeling software highly preferred

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent design degree.

Salary Range: $59,000 – $68,000, pending experience.

Please send a resume and portfolio of work to careers@dtjdesign.com. Keep all submissions under 9MB. Please, no phone calls.

Job Summary: The Operations Manager will lead and direct the day-to-day operations of DTJ Design and provide oversight and support to the administrative staff and functions of all our offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Contracts Administration process to include reviewing, tracking, editing, and formatting contracts, including AIA as well as DTJ or client generated contracts. Recommends and performs edits to improve or enhance contracts as well as protect DTJ Design’s interests. Ensures executed contracts are shared with all appropriate parties.
• Oversees Harbor Compliance process for Company Business Licenses and Individual Professional Licenses.
• Manages facilities for offices to include:
  • Lease Management; Lease administration
  • Capital project planning and management
  • Employee space planning
  • Liaison with Building Property Management team; Commercial Realtors as needed
• Manages or assists in purchasing activities including supplies and other facility needs
• Directly handles the day-to-day Office Management needs of the Denver office
• Discovers and evaluates opportunities to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals
• Coordinate diverse teams to foster an exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities
• Identify potential problems and points of friction to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and revenue
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans
• Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; Oversee large equipment contract needs and maintenance as necessary
• Works closely with HR and leadership team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Analyze and improve organizational processes and workflow, employee and space requirements; implement changes as needed
• Serves as primary liaison with utilities and local government agencies, such as fire, police, health, and safety agencies
• Manage relationships with key operations vendors
• Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department and/or staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position will typically have supervisory responsibilities and/or direct reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field (preferred).
• Mandatory: Knowledge of and experience working with contracts, preferably in the design, development, or real estate industries.
• Technically savvy with demonstrated knowledge of best practices in a corporate environment.
• Ability to interface with staff at all levels, including executives.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and business management.
• Ability to interpret financial or numerical data as needed to set production or efficiency goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong commitment to the company’s mission and values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $100,000, pending experience.

Please send a resume and portfolio of work to careers@dtjdesign.com. Keep all submissions under 9MB. Please, no phone calls.