Site Designer I

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
68K-72K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Design
The Role
Lead and deliver landscape architecture and site design projects from concept through construction. Produce design and construction documents, renderings, and presentations; coordinate multidisciplinary teams; support proposals and client presentations; ensure adherence to firm standards and constructability throughout project phases.
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About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

LJC is seeking an experienced Site Designer to join our growing Landscape Architecture practice. In this role, you will be responsible for working on and leading a full range of assignments throughout all project phases, including proposal support, design, documentation, and construction administration.

We are looking for a well-rounded design professional who is self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of delivering projects from concept through construction while maintaining a high level of design quality and technical excellence.

The Specifics of the Role

  • Deliver landscape architecture projects from design concept through construction completion while ensuring a consistent and high level of quality.
  • Provide creative thinking and contribute to design advancement and problem-solving.
  • Organize and deliver design documents and presentations, including high-quality renderings, plans, and perspectives.
  • Organize and deliver construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including consultants, design-build contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Assist in project document reviews and ensure adherence to firm standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
  • Support proposal development, project pursuits, and client presentations as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
  • 5–10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site design.
  • Professional Landscape Architect registration preferred but not required.
  • Strong understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
  • Experience with 3D modeling software such as SketchUp and Rhino preferred.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Some Things You Should Know

  • Our clients and projects are nationwide – occasional travel will be part of the job.
  • No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
  • We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects.

Why Clayco and LJC?

  • 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
  • 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

  • Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $68,000 - $72,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
  • 5-10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site design.
  • Professional Landscape Architect registration.
  • Strong understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Experience with 3D modeling software such as SketchUp and Rhino.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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The Company
4,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey firm providing real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction services across North America. The company delivers integrated project solutions intended to meet clients’ quality, schedule and budget expectations. Its work emphasizes collaborative design, construction quality, craftsmanship, efficient project management, cost containment and jobsite safety, making it one of the nation’s largest privately owned firms.

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