National Director, Landscape Architecture

RPMGlobal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Mortgage and home appliance discounts

401(k) with company match

Job summary

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a leading national homebuilder, is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to design and implement landscape solutions for residential communities nationwide.

You will collaborate with internal teams and consultants to create sustainable, cost-effective environments that strengthen curb appeal and homeowner satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture, 7–10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• PLA/RLA registration preferred.
• 7–10 years of landscape architecture experience preferred.
• Experience with residential master-planned communities and land development.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Land F/X, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review landscape concepts for residential communities and amenity centers.
• Create landscape themes and design standards for brand consistency.
• Coordinate with land development, architecture, construction, marketing, and sales teams.
• Support project execution and municipal approvals with consultants and engineers.
• Develop visual presentations and renderings for stakeholders.

Skills

Landscape design

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

PLA/RLA preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Land F/X

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At K. Hovnanian, we are bringing innovation to a stagnant industry long overdue for change: homebuilding. Through vertical integration and advancing componentized construction, we are fulfilling our mission to deliver beautiful, high-quality homes that uplift souls. We challenge the status quo and are committed to rethinking how homes are designed, built, and delivered so the home of tomorrow is meaningfully better than today. We blend the benefits of a public company (NYSE: HOV) with nearly 70 years of family-rooted leadership. With a presence in 27 markets across 13 states, we serve first-time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury customers, and active lifestyle homeowners. In FY25, we generated approximately $3B in revenue while delivering over 6,400 homes to families nationwide. As we continue to transform how we operate as a company, we are committed to creating an environment where collaboration, accountability, and empowerment are at the core of how we work. We are seeking bold, curious, thoughtful leaders to join us and help shape the future.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join our team at a National Homebuilder. This role is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and implementation of innovative landscape and community amenity solutions that enhance residential communities nationwide. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams and consultants to create attractive, sustainable, and cost-effective environments that support homeowner satisfaction and strengthen community appeal. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the design, functionality, and character of communities while helping bring our brand vision to life.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and review landscape concepts for residential communities, amenity centers, parks, trails, streetscapes, and entry features.
• Create landscape themes and design standards that support brand consistency and enhance community appeal.
• Participate in due diligence reviews and site evaluations for potential land acquisitions.
• Collaborate with land development, architecture, construction, marketing, and sales teams throughout the planning and development process.
• Coordinate with consultants, landscape architects, engineers, and public agencies to support project execution and municipal approvals.
• Review plans, specifications, and design documents to ensure compliance with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Support construction teams during project implementation and assist in resolving field-related landscape issues.
• Develop visual presentations, renderings, and exhibits for internal stakeholders and public presentations.
• Promote sustainable landscape practices and research emerging design trends and technologies.
• Assist with budgeting, cost estimating, value engineering initiatives, and management of landscape-related project expenditures.
• Manage multiple projects across various stages of development and geographic markets.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program required.
• Professional Landscape Architect Registration (PLA/RLA) preferred.
• 7-10 years of landscape architecture experience preferred.
• Experience with residential master-planned communities, homebuilding, land development, mixed-use developments, or commercial site design preferred.
• Experience coordinating with public agencies, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of landscape architecture principles, planting design, irrigation systems, grading, hardscape design, and community amenity planning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Land F/X, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish. You can look forward to professional support, an annual salary of $160,000 - $200,000 plus bonus potential and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.