Landscape Architect

Actalent; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a seasoned Landscape Architect to lead luxury residential landscape design in Greenwich, CT. You will guide projects from concept through construction, collaborating with clients and a multidisciplinary team to craft extraordinary outdoor experiences.

This role requires a strong portfolio, PLA‑level licensure, and 8+ years of leadership in luxury projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS, and MS Office is essential to deliver site‑specific, impactful environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture (BLA/MLA).
• PLA licensure required as professional licensure.
• 8+ years of experience in landscape architecture or design.
• Significant experience delivering luxury residential projects.
• Strong portfolio showing design leadership and built work.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and planting design expertise.
• Experience leading teams, consultants, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead luxury residential landscape projects from concept through construction administration.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Develop site‑responsive designs integrating architecture, planting, water, and features.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and fabricators.
• Present design concepts and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead construction phase services including site observations and submittal reviews.
• Resolve technical challenges while protecting design intent.
• Mentor landscape staff within a collaborative studio.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe CS

MS Office

Horticulture

Team leadership

Project management

Client relations

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Education

BLA/MLA

PLA licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Exceptional Outdoor Living Experiences

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a creative and accomplished Landscape Architect to lead the design and delivery of luxury residential landscapes. This role offers the opportunity to shape remarkable outdoor environments, guide projects from vision through construction, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to bring extraordinary spaces to life.

What You Will Do

• Lead luxury residential landscape projects from concept through construction administration.
• Drive project success by managing scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Develop innovative, site-responsive designs integrating architecture, planting, grading, water, features, and custom elements.
• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and specialty fabricators.
• Present compelling design concepts and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead construction-phase services including site observations, submittal reviews, and contractor coordination.
• Resolve technical challenges while protecting design intent and project quality.
• Mentor and develop landscape architects and designers within a collaborative studio environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA).
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) licensure.
• 8+ years of experience in landscape architecture or landscape design.
• Significant experience delivering luxury residential projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design leadership and built work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong horticultural knowledge and planting design expertise.
• Experience leading teams, consultants, and client relationships.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, or similar visualization tools.
• Experience on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

Join a design-driven studio where creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration are valued. You will have the chance to work on distinctive residential projects, influence every phase of the design process, build meaningful client relationships, and help create timeless landscapes that elevate the way people live outdoors.

Work Environment

This position combines studio-based design, client engagement, and hands-on construction involvement. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants while utilizing leading design and visualization tools in a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and design excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenwich, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Greenwich,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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