Senior Project Landscape Architect

Description

• Visit sites, lead field investigations, and turn real-world conditions into practical, buildable design solutions
• Bring ideas to the table. Contribute to proposals, graphics, and interviews. Build relationships with clients through your project work, and represent Weston & Sampson at conferences, events, and presentations.
• Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and project partners to keep work moving and expectations aligned
• Advance design thinking and strengthen our studio’s creative culture through collaboration and critique
• Lead projects from concept to construction with confidence and curiosity. Anticipate design challenges, find smart solutions, and guide multidisciplinary teams through every phase. You’ll:
• Produce detailed plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates that balance craft with constructability
• Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders; lead punch walks and field reports; and mentor others through construction-phase problem-solving
• Stay organized and proactive. Track project budgets, help forecast staff workloads, and support smart resource planning on a weekly basis in support of project managers.
• Own your work and help others do the same. Prepare and support scopes, budgets, and schedules while keeping an eye on quality and detail. Lead coordination, track progress, and make sure every deliverable meets both client goals and Weston & Sampson standards.
• Be a mentor and a collaborator. Provide constructive feedback, guide design development, and help junior staff build technical confidence. Encourage open communication and continuous improvement across teams and offices

Requirements

• Proven mentoring and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• 3D modeling and visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, or Enscape
• Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Civil 3D, GIS, or BIM coordination is a plus
• Applied knowledge of codes, permitting, ADA, and sustainable design practices
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, planting design, and detailing
• Curiosity and passion for creating resilient, inclusive, and well-built public spaces
• Professional licensure (RLA) strongly preferred
• Experience leading the preparation of bid and construction documents
• 8 to 12 years of professional experience in landscape architecture with a proven record of developing construction documents and overseeing built projects
• AutoCAD with Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proven experience with construction administration, cost tracking, and field coordination
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance