Landscape Architect

TYG Landscape Architecture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation

Performance-related bonuses

Continued professional development

Job summary

TYG Landscape Architecture in Chicago seeks an experienced Landscape Architect / Project Manager to lead the studio. This hands-on role involves guiding projects from concept through construction, working directly with clients and coordinating consultants, contractors, and internal design teams.

You will mentor junior designers and uphold high standards of design and technical delivery across the practice. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in landscape architecture, experience with high-end

Qualifications

• 8+ years of landscape architecture experience and ability to lead projects and teams.
• Experience across high-end residential, hospitality, urban rooftops or boutique commercial projects is valuable.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp; Rhino/Lumion is beneficial.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture is required; licensure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project teams, deliverables and coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors.
• Design development, grading and technical detailing.
• Construction administration and site involvement.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Team mentoring

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

A highly regarded, design-focused landscape architecture practice is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect / Project Manager to take a leading role within its growing studio.

The practice delivers carefully crafted landscapes across high-end residential, luxury hospitality, urban rooftops and amenity spaces, institutional projects and select commercial work.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can confidently manage projects while remaining closely involved in the design process.

You'll take ownership of projects from early concept through construction, working directly with clients and coordinating consultants, contractors and internal design teams. You'll also provide guidance to junior designers and help maintain a high standard of design and technical delivery across the studio.

The role will include:

• Leading complex projects from concept through construction
• Managing project teams, deliverables and coordination
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Consultant and contractor coordination
• Design development, grading and technical detailing
• Construction administration and regular site involvement
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Your Background

We're looking for someone with 8+ years of landscape architecture experience and a proven ability to lead projects and teams.

Experience across high-end single-family residential, luxury hospitality, urban rooftops, amenity spaces or boutique commercial projects would be particularly relevant.

You should also bring strong technical knowledge, confident client-facing skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp, with Rhino, Lumion or other 3D visualisation experience beneficial.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline is required. Professional licensure and strong planting knowledge are advantageous.

The Practice

You'll join an established but collaborative studio where senior team members remain closely involved in the work. The emphasis is on design quality, exceptional detailing and delivering projects that translate successfully from concept into built landscapes.

Benefits include 401(k) contributions, medical and dental coverage, paid vacation, performance-related bonuses and continued professional development.