Landscape Design & Construction Quality Lead

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

King County is seeking a Water Quality Planner/Project Manager III to independently support capital projects with landscape design and construction, ensuring code compliance and long-term maintenance. The role includes field inspections of planting, irrigation, fencing, and green stormwater features, plus coordination with project teams and external partners.

The position emphasizes environmental stewardship, hybrid work arrangements, and collaboration across divisions to deliver essential

Qualifications

• Two years of training in landscape construction and/or design or related technical fields plus two years of work experience in landscape design, construction inspection, or professional landscaping; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting landscape drawings and specifications, and guiding landscape design.
• Extensive knowledge of western Washington ornamental and wild plant identification and culture, and vegetation monitoring.
• Knowledge of green stormwater infrastructure design and maintenance.
• Specialized knowledge of landscape construction methods, techniques and cost factors, and inspections, with emphasis on soil preparations, plant materials, plant installations, fencing and irrigation.
• Knowledge of noxious weed identification, control techniques and regulations governing herbicide use.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide subject matter expertise in review and development of landscape design drawings and specifications for capital projects.
• Inspect landscape construction activities, including site preparation, planting, seeding, irrigation installation, fencing, and maintenance work to ensure conformance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Review contractor submittals related to landscape elements.
• Coordinate landscaping work with capital project teams, contractors, external consultants, and operational staff to support successful outcomes.
• Inspect maintenance of Green Stormwater Infrastructure facilities.
• Help solve landscape design, construction, and maintenance issues.

Skills

Landscape design

Construction inspection

Reading drawings & specs

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Two years of training in landscape construction/design or related field

Job description

King County is seeking a Water Quality Planner/Project Manager III to independently support capital projects with landscape design and construction, ensuring code compliance and long-term maintenance. The role includes field inspections of planting, irrigation, fencing, and green stormwater features, plus coordination with project teams and external partners.

The position emphasizes environmental stewardship, hybrid work arrangements, and collaboration across divisions to deliver essential