Landscape Architect Project Manager

Sacbar; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Short commute

Job summary

Lutsko Associates, a landscape design firm in San Francisco, seeks an innovative designer with strong architectural-design credentials and project-management skills. The team collaborates across residential, institutional, and rural projects in an informal open studio.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of design and drafting experience and 2–4 years in project management, with full lifecycle in a Landscape Architecture studio, and a willingness to hybrid-work one day per week.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Strong architectural design approach and environmental sensitivity.
• Excellent communication and scheduling skills.
• Experience with schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development from schematic to construction documents.
• Manage multiple projects within a team to ensure deadlines.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants in the San Francisco office.
• Maintain a balanced hybrid work environment and mindful scheduling.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD 2026

Rhino

Land F/X

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe CC Suite

MS Office

Zoom

MS Teams

3D Rendering

Job description

Description

Lutsko Associates, an accomplished landscape design firm of 14 professionals, focuses on contemporary issues involving culture, art and ecology. We are looking for innovative people with strong academic credentials and an interest in a rigorous approach to these design topics.

The office is run in an informal open studio format, with a given team working on all aspects of a project from inception to completion. Our current work includes residential, public/institutional, and rural/agrarian projects. We are a close and supportive team of design professionals who are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

You may visit our website at www.lutskoassociates.com for more information.

Position is available immediately.

Experience

Desired candidate will demonstrate a strong architectural-design approach, with a sensitivity / understanding to the environment. A skill set consisting of strong communication skills, ability to manage and schedule multiple projects, taking initiative in development of projects effectively, and demonstration of familiarity with construction means and practices are required. Along with professional experience in schematics, design development, and construction document packages.

The ideal candidate must reside within commuting distance of our San Francisco office.

The firm offers an option to work from home 1 day per week, we value the healthy balance between life and work that a hybrid schedule and short commute allows.

4-6 years of design and drafting and 2-4 years in project management is required, with full project lifecycle experience in a Landscape Architecture studio.

Applications Experience

AutoCAD 2026, MS Office, Adobe CC Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Zoom, MS Teams, Land F/X, Rhino, 3D Rendering

Education Requirements:

Professional degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.

Graduate degree preferred.