Landscape Architect

Career Collective; Woodbridge (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Floating holiday

Professional development support for 


Licensure and training

Wellness stipend

On-Demand External Career Coach

Job summary

Career Collective in Northern Virginia seeks an experienced Landscape Architect to drive projects from concept to completion, coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and high-quality outcomes.

The role focuses on site development, amenities, and streetscape design, with opportunities for professional growth and licensure support in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience with demonstrated project management responsibilities.
• 5+ years of experience working within Northern Virginia jurisdictions (Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools.
• Experience with 3D modeling platforms such as SketchUp, Enscape, and similar software.
• Knowledge of entitlement processes, local codes, and permitting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and client relations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle for landscape architecture and site development projects from kickoff to closeout.
• Oversee technical tasks such as developing renderings, preparing conceptual plans, planting plans, hardscape layout, lighting, and construction detailing.
• Develop site design concepts and detailed plans for outdoor amenity spaces, including plazas, courtyards, and streetscapes.
• Oversee the preparation of construction details and technical specifications that align with project standards and local codes.
• Prepare illustrative renderings, 3D visualizations, and presentation graphics to communicate design intent.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining strong relationships and guiding communication between internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration with civil engineers, planners, architects, and other professionals.
• Provide mentorship, direction, and quality assurance for junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Budget management

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Enscape

3D modeling software

Job description

At our client, we know that the spaces between buildings are just as important as the buildings themselves. Our landscape architects and planners create environments that are functional, sustainable, and inspiring. As a Landscape Architect, you will manage projects from concept through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and of the highest quality. You’ll lead coordination with clients, consultants, and internal teams while helping shape communities across Northern Virginia

Key Responsibilitie

• s:
  Manage the full project lifecycle for landscape architecture and site development projects from kickoff to closeo
• ut.Oversee technical tasks such as developing renderings, preparing conceptual plans, planting plans, hardscape layout, lighting, and construction detaili
• ng.Develop site design concepts and detailed plans for outdoor amenity spaces, including plazas, courtyards, and streetscap
• es.Oversee the preparation of construction details and technical specifications that align with project standards and local cod
• es.Prepare illustrative renderings, 3D visualizations, and presentation graphics to communicate design inte
• nt.Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining strong relationships and guiding communication between internal teams, consultants, and stakeholde
• rs.Facilitate collaboration with civil engineers, planners, architects, and other professiona
• ls.Provide mentorship, direction, and quality assurance for junior team membe

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Qualificati

• ons:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related f
• ield.5+ years of progressive experience with demonstrated project management responsibili
• ties.5+ years of experience working within Northern Virginia jurisdictions (Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loud
• oun).Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design t
• ools.Experience with 3D modeling platforms such as SketchUp, Enscape, and similar soft
• ware.Knowledge of entitlement processes, local codes, and permitting requirem
• ents.Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and client relations
• hips.Strong leadership, organizational, and communication sk
• ills.Professional license prefe

e

• fits Competitive pay based on exper
• ience.Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and in-office collabor
• ation.Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with employer
• match.Generous PTO, paid holidays, and a floating ho
• liday.Opportunities for professional development, including support for licensure and tra
• ining.On-Demand External Career Coach avai
• lable.Wellness stipend to support physical and mental well-