Associate Principal

Who We Are 

Our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. As planners and landscape architects, we embrace every opportunity to advance this mission by creating memorable and engaging outdoor experiences. 

Founded in 1982, RVi is a leading national planning and design firm with offices located in TX, CO, AZ, FL, GA, and NC and engaged in a broad range of project types including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic, commercial, hospitality, and veterans cemeteries throughout the US.

We approach each new opportunity with an adventurous spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to consistently raise the bar for our clients and for the communities we serve.

The Associate Principal is responsible for assisting the Managing Principal with branch office administration, financial management, business development and marketing, supervision of project teams, and management of multiple projects. 

Administrative

• Supports Managing Principal and assists with leadership of branch office
• Learns branch office administrative, recruiting, staffing, and training activities
• Maintains knowledge of and assists with establishment of office policy, standards, and procedures

Financial

• Participates in RVi management meetings and reviews financial reports
• Monitors branch office financial performance with Managing Principal
• Monitors project performance metrics and provides guidance to Project Directors and Project Managers as necessary to maintain project profitability

Business Development and Marketing

• Participates in weekly and quarterly Marketing Committee meetings
• Maintains advanced knowledge of company marketing procedures and strategy
• Maintains on-going contact with existing clients
• Develops long-term relationships with potential clients and consultants
• Initiates and directs business development activities related to project-specific leads
• Coordinates RFQ responses with Director of Marketing
• Writes project proposals

Project

• Manages project agreement preparation, negotiation, and acceptance
• Reviews and approves subconsultant agreements
• Manages multiple in-house and multi-disciplinary project teams effectively
• Monitors project and client communications
• Oversees project initiation and conceptualization
• Advocates for creative project solutions that meet client goals
• Leads project presentations and client meetings
• Reviews cost estimates and project budgets
• Confirms completed project documents meet client requirements and planning/design intent
• Approves and seals construction documents
• Monitors bidding and construction administration activities
• Monitors project fees, profitability, and schedules
• Reviews project progress, prepares statements, and approves final invoices

Training

• Mentors Project Directors, Project Managers, Staff Designers and Planners, and Interns
• Participates in annual performance evaluation with Managing Principal
• Participates in staff check-in reviews and annual performance evaluations

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Landscape Architecture or Planning degree from accredited BLA, MLA, or Planning program;

Registration and Certification

• Landscape Architect: Registered Landscape Architect with CLARB certification
• Planner: AICP certification recommended

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office
• Advanced collaborative, delegation, and coordination skills
• Advanced planning and/or design skills
• Advanced project management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Adobe software skills, and CAD literacy

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To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we strive to provide a great working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life-

• Flexible Paid Time Off for Salaried Staff
• Paid Parental & Maternal Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation-

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401 k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for Gym Memberships, build your home gym or set up home ergonomic office

Wellness-

• Medical (BC/BS), dental (Delta), and vision (VSP)
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services