Lead Landscape Architect — Public & School District Projects

Triangle; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle DeCon Services, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to lead the planning, design, and implementation of landscape architecture and greening projects across LAUSD facilities.

The role supervises landscape staff, directs consultants, and ensures designs meet codes, sustainability goals, and District standards. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in landscape architecture, 3+ years supervising teams, a BLA, and strong AutoCAD and Adobe Suite skills.

Qualifications

• Ten years of landscape architecture design experience on commercial or public agency projects.
• At least three years supervising landscape architecture staff.
• Experience with AutoCAD design software.
• Experience with LandFX software for landscape and irrigation design.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• AutoCAD and Adobe Suite proficiency; Revit, Rhino or Lumion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Landscape Unit staff and projects in planning, design, development and implementation.
• Provide technical direction to consultant landscape architects and related professionals.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District projects and certify documents.
• Plan and direct complex landscape projects including site planning, greening, irrigation and grading.
• Prepare and certify plans, specs, and other documents per laws and District requirements.
• Lead in-house landscape architecture and land-use planning projects.
• Direct preparation, review, and coordination of drawings, specs and design revisions.
• Oversee design service proposals, scopes of work and related documents.
• Coordinate with principals, teachers, parents groups and community stakeholders.
• Review and approve consultant task orders and related documents.
• Prepare cost estimates, evaluate materials, establish installation methods.
• Conduct site visits and resolve design issues affecting landscape projects.
• Support grant applications for landscape and sustainability projects.
• Provide technical consultation to District management and project teams.
• Review designs for constructability, lifecycle, sustainability, accessibility and safety.

Skills

Strong design skills

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivation

Resourcefulness

Knowledge of planting design

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Triangle DeCon Services, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to lead the planning, design, and implementation of landscape architecture and greening projects across LAUSD facilities.

The role supervises landscape staff, directs consultants, and ensures designs meet codes, sustainability goals, and District standards. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in landscape architecture, 3+ years supervising teams, a BLA, and strong AutoCAD and Adobe Suite skills.