Senior Consultant – Parks Planning and Landscape Architecture

Overview

BerryDunn is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant – Parks Planning and Landscape Architecture to join our growing Parks, Recreation, and Libraries team. This position is ideal for a licensed landscape architect or park planner who is passionate about helping communities plan, enhance, and steward exceptional parks, recreation systems, and public spaces.

We are seeking a licensed landscape architect with experience in the public sector and a strong understanding of park planning principles, site analysis, and community-focused design. Consulting experience is preferred.

The successful candidate will bring experience leading parks, recreation, libraries, natural area and related system planning projects. This includes experience in park and facility master plans, comprehensive system plans, level of service (LOS) analyses, park and facility assessments, capital and operational budgeting, and related planning initiatives. Experience integrating planning, landscape architecture, service needs, budgeting, project management, and data-driven decision-making into practical recommendations for public agencies is essential.

This position is planned to work a combination of on-site at the client and from your home or office. When not on-site with the client, you can work remotely from your home or at one of our office locations.

Travel Expectations: Travel to client sites can reach up to 50% in a year.

You Will

• Serve as a project manager while leading and supporting a diverse portfolio of planning projects, including parks and recreation master plans, strategic plans, operational assessments, feasibility studies, community engagement initiatives, and related efforts.
• Work closely with clients, project teams, and practice leadership to develop innovative, practical, and implementable solutions that improve parks, recreation, libraries, and public spaces.
• Lead parks, recreation, library, public facilities, and open space master planning efforts.
• Conduct level of service (LOS) analyses and support park system planning initiatives.
• Perform existing conditions assessments and evaluate public facilities.
• Conduct site inventories and analyses to inform planning recommendations.
• Utilize GIS, mapping, spatial analysis, and park planning technologies.
• Facilitate public engagement activities and stakeholder discussions.
• Develop conceptual plans, planning recommendations, client reports, and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality planning solutions.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in parks planning
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and client relationships
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Experience facilitating public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to mentoring team members
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective and efficient time management and prioritization with a solution-based approach
• Proficiency with planning, GIS, mapping, and presentation software
• Commitment to ongoing learning to best serve evolving client needs and best practices
• Ability to communicate complex information in practical terms to various audiences
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States (typically up to 50% of work time)

Compensation Details

The base salary range targeted for this role is $110,000 - $140,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

BerryDunn Benefits & Culture

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. 

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. The firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.