Senior Landscape Architect/Residential Garden Designer

Job Title: Senior Landscape Architect/Residential Garden Designer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect/Residential Garden Designer with a strong background in high‑end residential landscape design and project delivery. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of residential garden design experience, with design‑build experience strongly preferred. Candidates must meet all listed qualifications to be considered.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) required
• Professional licensure in Landscape Architecture, or active progress toward licensure
• Minimum 10 years of professional residential garden design experience
• Experience in a professional landscape architecture or design office (5–8 years minimum)

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high‑end residential gardens from concept through construction
• Build and maintain strong residential client relationships
• Manage and sell all phases of the project lifecycle, including design, construction, and installation
• Prepare full drawing sets including conceptual layouts, construction documents, pricing packages, and site observation reports
• Apply technical expertise in construction detailing, grading, drainage, and plant selection (Changed Order)
• Assist with project bidding, subcontractor coordination, and vendor relationships (This is PM role)
• Conduct site visits, lead client meetings, review proposals, and resolve project issues
• Assist with project time, budgets, and financial performance
• Provide project management across multiple project types and scales, including residential, commercial, and hospitality (REMOVE) this is PM Role
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development efforts

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proven expertise in high‑end residential garden design
• Strong client communication and relationship‑building skills
• Sales ability to secure design, construction, and installation phases (changed order)
• Ability to identify and proactively address project challenges
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Technical proficiency in construction detailing, grading, and horticulture
• Ability to produce complete drawing sets from concept through construction documentation
• Skilled in problem‑solving, team coordination, and issue resolution

Software & Technical Proficiency

• CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent)
• 3D modeling tools
• Adobe Suite: Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign
• Microsoft Office: Word & Excel
• Hand sketching and conceptual visualization skills
• Experience with imaging, specification writing, (remove) and digital presentation tools

Preferred Experience (Consider removing all, Repeated Above)

• Design‑build project experience
• Business development or client acquisition experience
• Experience managing subcontractors and construction teams