Continuing Care Advisor - Landscape Management Consultant

Populous; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k matching

Paid time off

Continuing education benefits

Bonus package

Job summary

Populous is seeking a Continuing Care Advisor with expertise in horticulture and landscape management to deliver strategic consulting through design, installation, and long-term maintenance phases.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of plant care, irrigation, and site assessments, and be willing to travel up to 30% of the year for project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Landscape Management, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in horticulture, landscape management, arboriculture, landscape construction, or related disciplines.
• Experience conducting field assessments and preparing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with design teams, owners, contractors, and maintenance providers to ensure landscapes remain healthy, resilient, visually successful, and aligned with the project’s original vision.
• Developing site-specific landscape maintenance programs, specifications, and resource guides.
• Supporting and advising project teams with plant performance information, soil strategies, irrigation approaches and other recommendations.
• Prepare and manage landscape maintenance and tree care RFPs.
• Conduct landscape quality assurance inspections and assess plant health, irrigation performance, and maintenance practices.
• Generate written site assessment reports and make recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.
• Providing field training and horticulture education, researching industry best practices, and serving as the firm’s horticultural and landscape management resource.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Project management

Plant health care

Irrigation systems

Multi-project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Landscape Management, Landscape Architecture, or related field

ISA Certified Arborist; Landscape Industry Certified Technician or Manager; CPH; Irrigation Association Certifications

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe InDesign

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We design the places where people love to be together — and we can’t do it without you.

Populous is all about people — it’s in our name. Attracting and retaining talented people who are passionate about their work is what makes us thrive. As a global firm, we have established roots in cities across the world, uncovering the very best local talent. The diversity of our team is our greatest strength and one of the most powerful sources of our creativity. We believe in supporting each other, coming together as a team to make sure everyone is fulfilled professionally, creatively, and personally.

Why Work With Us

Culture

Populous is built around the core values of integrity, entrepreneurial creativity, excellence and enjoyment. There are many milestones and celebrations along the way — yours and ours — and we share in these special moments together. We also reach beyond our offices to help make our local communities stronger, from engaging with university students and taking part in urban clean-up projects, to partnering with sports charities and promoting sustainable design.

Understanding people is what Populous is all about — and that begins with the people in our team. That’s why we have designed a comprehensive benefits program to support your employee experience at Populous and your life outside of work, including flexible work environments. From CrossFit in London, to the Noosa Triathlon in Australia to mental health check-ins in the Americas, we have all kinds of initiatives to help you keep mind and body in top condition.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

With more than 1,600 colleagues in 33 offices spanning four continents, we value the incredible range of talents, beliefs, experiences and perspectives of every person that makes up our team. You bring your authentic self and we’ll set the stage for you to succeed.

Professional Development

Populous is a team of people that are emotionally connected to their work. We wouldn’t have it any other way. From mentor programs and cross-disciplinary design charettes to global conferences, you will have a wealth of opportunities to innovate and learn, shaping your career to meet your personal goals.

Our commitment to innovative design has earned us the top spot in architecture on Fast Company's list of the world's 50 most innovative companies.

“We are a team of fans, dreamers, thinkers and doers. We come together to amplify the magic of fandom and break barriers for the future of sports and entertainment.”

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Position:Continuing Care Advisor - Landscape Management Consultant

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Id:3237

# of Openings:1

Continuing Care Advisor - Landscape Management Consultant

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Who We Are:

We design places where people love to be together.

Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.

We’ve designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

What We Offer:

Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a Continuing Care Advisor with 5+ years of experience to join our team at OJB Studios, a Populous Company to provide strategic horticultural and landscape management consulting throughout the lifecycle of a project, from design and construction through long-term landscape maintenance and operations. This role serves as the bridge between design intent, installation quality, and ongoing stewardship of landscape assets.

Our preferred candidate has experience working within a Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design/Install, or Landscape Maintenance firm, is skilled in project management, conducting field assessments and preparing technical reports. They have a strong understanding of plants and landscape maintenance operations and are willing to travel up to 30% of the year.

What Your Day Could Consist Of:

• Working closely with design teams, owners, contractors, and maintenance providers to ensure landscapes remain healthy, resilient, visually successful, and aligned with the project’s original vision.
• Developing site-specific landscape maintenance programs, specifications, and resource guides.
• Supporting and advising project teams with plant performance information, soil strategies, irrigation approaches and other recommendations.
• Prepare and manage landscape maintenance and tree care RFPs.
• Conduct landscape quality assurance inspections and assess plant health, irrigation performance, and maintenance practices.
• Generate written site assessment reports and make recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.
• Providing field training and horticulture education, researching industry best practices, and serving as the firm’s horticultural and landscape management resource.

Requirements For Success:

• Strong understanding of plant identification, plant health care, irrigation systems, soils, pest management, and landscape maintenance operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills including multi-project coordination, workflow management, status tracking and reporting.
• Strong quality assurance skills and attention to detail, with the ability to evaluate landscape conditions, installation, and maintenance practices against design intent, project specifications, horticultural standards and client expectations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose plant health, soil, irrigation and maintenance issues, identify root causes, and develop practical, sustainable corrective actions.
• Sound technical judgement and observational skills with the ability to interpret field conditions, technical reports, plans, and specifications and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and team-oriented mindset that encourages effective collaboration.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively communicate, coordinate, and influence across teams and organizational levels, including senior leadership and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Vantagepoint is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and drive departmental success.

Essential Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Botany, Landscape Management, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in horticulture, landscape management, arboriculture, landscape construction, or related disciplines.
• Experience conducting field assessments and preparing technical reports.

Preferred:

• Experience working within a Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design/Install, or Landscape Maintenance firm in managing landscape maintenance contracts and procurement processes.
• Professional certifications such as ISA Certified Arborist, Landscape Industry Certified Technician or Manager, Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH), and Irrigation Association Certifications.
• Travel will be required, up to 30%.
• Position requires ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold, and to walk up to 10-12 miles per day, including over uneven terrain, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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