Athletic Design Professional

LaBella Associates is a multi-discipline firm that is focused on projects in and around the communities in which we live. Headquartered in Rochester, additional offices in the northeast as well as the Carolinas support each other through interoffice collaboration. Many of our clients and team members have been partners for years and we are always looking for those partnerships in our portfolio. Our team forward mentality allows us to work on a multitude of projects that provide valuable, innovative solutions and sustainable results within the consulting landscape.

Job Overview

LaBella is looking for an individual who wants to advance both personally and professionally while finding solutions for complex projects.

Our Civil Division, which includes civil engineering and landscape architecture disciplines, is looking for a creative individual who has experience in collaborating on large athletic facility projects across the country. These types of projects include natural grass and synthetic turf fields, parks, music venues, stadiums, and mixed-use developments starting with master planning and continuing through final construction close out. Working in a fast-paced environment and creating relationships, both with our internal teams as well as with our client partners, are key functions of daily responsibilities. An understanding of the design, construction and permitting process is required. Experience with athletic facilities is highly desired, as an outside-of-the-box thinker will thrive in this role. Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture background preferred while management of projects, budgets, and people should be highlighted in the application. Submission of a project portfolio is highly encouraged.

Duties:

• Managing multi-disciplinary site projects in a collaborative manner to produce effective and high-quality design plans.
• Steering projects from schematic design to closeout.
• Assist in permit-level site plans.
• Understanding of approval processes.
• Creatively collaborating with architects on project delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering or BLA for Landscape Architecture. A state license is not a requirement, but pursuit of one is encouraged.
• 10+ years of experience
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential.
• Ideal candidates will have experience of designing and working on complex multi-disciplinary jobs. Design in athletics is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are highly desired.

The offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.