National Director, Landscape Architecture & Communities

RPMGlobal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Mortgage and home appliance discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a national homebuilder, seeks an experienced Landscape Architect to support planning, design, and implementation of landscape and community amenities across residential projects.

You will collaborate with internal teams and consultants to create sustainable, cost-effective environments, lead design standards, and help shape brand vision. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture, PLA/RLA preferred, 7–10 years of experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Landscape design

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

PLA/RLA preferred

7–10 years experience

Residential/master-planned or commercial site design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Land F/X

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a national homebuilder, seeks an experienced Landscape Architect to support planning, design, and implementation of landscape and community amenities across residential projects.

You will collaborate with internal teams and consultants to create sustainable, cost-effective environments, lead design standards, and help shape brand vision. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture, PLA/RLA preferred, 7–10 years of experience, and proficiency with