Lead Landscape Architect: Concept to Construction

Wga Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WGA seeks a licensed Landscape Architect to lead projects from concept through construction in Houston, TX. You will be the primary liaison with clients, consultants, and contractors, guiding design direction and ensuring quality documentation.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budgets, and fees, coordinating with engineers and architects, and mentoring junior staff. Prior experience with permitting and community engagement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of professional landscape architecture experience.
• Proven project management including budgets, schedules and teams.
• Strong knowledge of site design, grading, drainage, planting, irrigation and hardscape materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction administration.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and fee tracking across multiple projects.
• Prepare and review construction documents, specs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, architects, and other consultants.
• Run client meetings, public presentations, and community engagement sessions.
• Guide permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Mentor and review work of designers and junior staff.
• Contribute to proposals, interviews, and business development.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client meetings

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

PLA license in TX or reciprocity eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Civil 3D or GIS (a plus)

Job description

WGA seeks a licensed Landscape Architect to lead projects from concept through construction in Houston, TX. You will be the primary liaison with clients, consultants, and contractors, guiding design direction and ensuring quality documentation.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budgets, and fees, coordinating with engineers and architects, and mentoring junior staff. Prior experience with permitting and community engagement is preferred.