Position Description: MIG, Inc. is a national firm specializing in design, planning, communications, management, science, and technology. We believe that the environment around us has a profound impact on our lives and our shared vision is of a world where people, communities, and ecosystems thrive. For over 40 years, MIG has engaged the talents and vitality of top professionals who plan, design, and sustain environments that support human development. Our team members are passionate about their work and share a common desire to engage closely with our clients and the communities impacted by our work.
We are seeking an experienced, senior professional to assume a Director or Principal role focused on Landscape Architecture in Portland, Oregon. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule, though this leadership position requires some in-person work each week for client meetings and to support mentoring, and team-building opportunities
Responsibilities – What You’ll Accomplish
• Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates designs for communities, parks and recreation, streets, and programming of community facilities for public and private-sector clients across the U.S. You will work with a team of directors and principals in the Portland office, and across the firm.
• Managing Projects: You will provide overarching project and design direction to MIG staff and oversight of work products; lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams; and develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. In addition, Directors and Project Managers at MIG maintain client relationships; identify the correct course of action to the client; represent clients at public hearings and meetings; and set the standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Project Work: You will be leading teams and creating bold, innovative, and equitable design solutions in the private and public sector. You will work closely with a team of designers and planners to produce project deliverables, develop forward-thinking designs, strategies, reports, analyses, mapping, construction documents, graphic materials, facilitate project and public meetings, and will work closely with junior-, mid-, and other senior level staff to support their ability to work on projects.
• Project Types: The projects you will typically work on will include park planning and design; play environments; cultural landscapes; site and landscape design for public and private projects; campus master plans; streetscape design; and community engagement (including online meetings and tools).
• Client Development: You will help build and maintain strong and responsive client relationships by developing leads, preparing proposals, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities.
• Leadership Role: Directors at MIG serve as a leader for the firm and group, working together with staff to ensure effective project management, mentor, supervise and train staff, conduct business development, and keep an eye on MIG’s vision, purpose, and reputation in the professional and regulatory community.
MIG works on projects nationwide; some travel, evening, and weekend work may be required for community engagement, site evaluations, or to meet deadlines. MIG encourages a work-life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible.
Experience and Qualifications for Success – What We’d Like to See
To accomplish the responsibilities, you will be able to lead a team, manage competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open environment, mentor staff, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have some combination of the following qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university.
• You are a licensed landscape architect in any state, OR licensure is preferred
• You are local or willing to relocate to the Portland area for occasional in-person work.
• Strong construction document and construction administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing public- and private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, and maintaining schedules, as well as working with clients and partners to execute project work.
• The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak effectively in front of groups to facilitate client and stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, develop proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships.
• You are an excellent communicator who provides clear, collaborative, and productive written and verbal communication.
• You are capable of developing collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.
• Excellent skills in reviewing work products and providing direction to staff.
• You are an adaptable teammate who is willing to pitch in and help others.
• You have software proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek are a plus.
How to Apply
If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, portfolio, and a descriptive cover letter as PDFs to careers@migcom.com.
MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full-time, salary exempt position though schedules less than 40 hours/week will be hourly and eligible for overtime. The pay range for this position is $90,000-$135,000/year, commensurate with skills, experience, and the individual’s ability to bring projects in the door.
