Senior Landscape Architect

TYG; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TYG, an established landscape architecture practice in the New Jersey/New York region, seeks a Senior Landscape Architect / Project Lead to guide the design and delivery of high-end urban landscapes, rooftop gardens, terraces, and waterfront spaces from concept through construction.

The successful candidate will own projects, lead collaboration across design and construction teams, and mentor junior designers while ensuring design intent, technical excellence, and buildability in challenging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Strong portfolio with rooftop landscapes and urban projects.
• Experience delivering rooftop landscapes and complex urban projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; 3D visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects from concept design through construction administration.
• Develop design solutions for rooftop gardens, terraces, plazas, courtyards and waterfronts.
• Present designs to clients and coordinate with architects, developers, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Produce construction documentation, detailing, planting plans and material specifications.
• Design for complex urban environments, considering drainage, waterproofing, wind exposure, and long-term performance.
• Mentor and support junior designers through all phases of project delivery.
• Attend site visits, review construction progress, resolve field conditions, and ensure design intent.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align with budget, schedule, and buildability.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

An established landscape design-build practice is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect / Project Lead to lead the design and delivery of high-end urban landscapes, including rooftop gardens, terraces, courtyards, waterfront spaces, and outdoor amenity environments across the New York metropolitan area.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team that delivers projects from initial concept through construction, working at the intersection of landscape architecture, technical detailing, and project execution. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects throughout the entire design and construction process while helping shape exceptional outdoor environments in challenging urban settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects from concept design through construction administration.
• Develop innovative design solutions for rooftop gardens, terraces, plazas, courtyards, waterfronts, and outdoor amenity spaces.
• Present designs to clients and coordinate closely with architects, developers, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Produce and oversee high-quality construction documentation, technical detailing, planting plans, and material specifications.
• Design for complex urban environments, considering structural loading, drainage, waterproofing, irrigation, wind exposure, and long‑term performance.
• Mentor and support junior designers through all phases of project delivery.
• Attend site visits, review construction progress, resolve field conditions, and ensure design intent is maintained.
• Collaborate with internal construction, estimating, procurement, and project management teams to ensure projects remain aligned with budget, schedule, and buildability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating both creative design and completed built work.
• Experience delivering rooftop landscapes, terraces, podiums, courtyards, mixed‑use developments, or other technically complex urban projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience using SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, or comparable 3D visualisation software.
• Strong understanding of landscape construction methods, planting systems, hardscape detailing, drainage, irrigation, waterproofing coordination, and rooftop design.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional technical and design standards.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high‑profile landscape projects from concept through construction.
• Diverse portfolio of complex urban developments throughout the New York metropolitan region.
• Collaborative environment with close integration between design and construction teams.
• Significant autonomy and opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Location:

Northern New Jersey (full-time, office‑based)

If you're passionate about delivering innovative urban landscapes and enjoy seeing your designs built, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, design‑focused team delivering impactful projects across the region.