Experienced Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect / Project Manager

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects seeks an experienced Landscape Designer for its New York office. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of professional experience, including demonstrated project-management responsibility.

Strong design, production and graphic skills are essential, with exposure across design through construction administration. The role emphasizes developing and coordinating construction documents, collaboration across project phases, and flexibility to adapt to

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated project-management experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Rhino, Lumion or comparable 3D-modeling tools and plug-ins.
• Ability to produce and administer CAD drawings in accordance with office standards.
• Construction-documentation and detailing experience.
• Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• High degree of accuracy and ability to self-edit.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept through construction administration.
• Coordinate construction documents and detailing.
• Produce hand drawings and renderings; manage project graphics.
• Collaborate with team across all project phases; meet deadlines.

Skills

Project management

CAD drawing

Construction documents

Graphic communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

MLA or M.Arch preferred

BSLA/BLA considered based on experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW), with offices in Virginia and New York, is seeking an experienced Landscape Designer for its New York office. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of professional experience, including demonstrated project-management responsibility.

NBW is committed to design excellence and the creation of sustainable landscapes that honor the ecological and cultural contexts of place. The knowledge and diverse backgrounds of our staff enable the firm to work across a broad range of projects and respond thoughtfully to individual client needs.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong design, project management and graphic production skills, including hand drawing and rendering. Candidates should have experience across all project phases, from conceptual design through construction administration, with particular emphasis on developing and coordinating construction documents.

Candidates must be detail-oriented, efficient, collaborative and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities. Designers are expected to think critically, contribute creatively and share NBW’s commitment to design excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated project-management experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Rhino, Lumion or comparable 3D-modeling tools and plug-ins
• Ability to produce and administer CAD drawings in accordance with office standards
• Construction-documentation and detailing experience
• Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• High degree of accuracy and ability to self-edit
• Ability to travel and occasionally work evenings or weekends

Working knowledge of GIS and Revit is preferred.

Education

MLA or M.Arch preferred. Candidates with a BSLA, BLA or related degree will also be considered based on experience and design strength.

The expected salary range is $90,000–$100,000, based on experience, skills and qualifications. NBW offers a competitive benefits package and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Application deadline: Open until filled