Senior Landscape Architect

Mackenzie Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Job summary

Mackenzie Inc. in Seattle seeks a senior landscape architect with 12+ years of experience to lead and grow our design team.

You will mentor staff, manage projects, build client relationships, and drive business development across public and private sectors in a hybrid office setting. The role emphasizes coordination with architects, engineers, and other designers to deliver high-quality, sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• Licensed landscape architect in OR, WA, or CA.
• Strong project management experience in public and private sectors.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication.
• Business development and marketing experience.
• Passionate about sustainable design and equity goals.
• Experience guiding staff and leading teams.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Foster staff development by supporting mentorship, growth opportunities, and a positive team environment.
• Work with client, stakeholders, and project team to execute work.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify market opportunities and develop project leads.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts.
• Serve as the landscape architectural lead and landscape architect of record.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, civil and structural engineers, and project consultants to ensure design integrity.
• Proactively manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Assist in operational management efforts including staffing coordination, recruitment, and hiring.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Client relations

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Civil 3D

LandFX

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Deltek

Procore

Forma

MS Office

Job description

Mackenzie is a growing firm offering full-service design solutions through an integrated in-house design team. Our landscape architects contribute to and lead a wide variety of projects including public facilities, parks, master plans, healthcare and industrial projects. We are seeking a highly experienced landscape architect with 12+ years of experience to join our team. This full-time role is suited to a self‑motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about project management and delivering high‑quality projects within a multi‑disciplinary firm.
This position involves guiding and mentoring staff while partnering with department leadership on strategic initiatives and business development. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to contribute to both project execution and the continued growth of the landscape architecture team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster staff development by supporting mentorship, growth opportunities, and a positive team environment
• Work with client, stakeholders, and project team to execute work
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify market opportunities and develop project leads
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts
• Serve as the landscape architectural lead and landscape architect of record
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, civil and structural engineers, and project consultants to ensure design integrity
• Proactively manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
• Assist in operational management efforts including staffing coordination, recruitment, and hiring

Qualifications:

• Strong construction documentation, detailing, cost estimating, and construction administration experience
• Strong project management experience in public and private sectors
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Business development and marketing experience
• Passionate about finding thoughtful solutions that exceed client expectations, meet social justice and climate equity goals, and are mindful of budget.
• Licensed in OR, WA, and/or CA
• Familiarity with design and production software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Civil 3D, LandFX, Bluebeam, and SketchUp
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Deltek, Procore, Forma, MS Office Suite

Salary Range: $90k-130k depending on experience and location

At Mackenzie, we work a hybrid office schedule; all staff work in‑office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with an option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Mackenzie, we invest in the well‑being of our employees, both in and outside the workplace. Over the course of 60+ years in business, Mackenzie has created a vibrant employee culture.
By providing support for young families, and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, we nurture professional development through every stage of a long career.
We foster an active culture, engaging in our community and taking advantage of local sports, recreational, and cultural events.

• Cigna Traditional PPO

Cigna High Deductible Health Plan

• Flexible Spending Account
  • Health
  • Dependent Care
    
• Paid Time Off
  • Typical Paid Holidays
  • Two Floater Holidays
  • 18 days of Paid Time Off earned per year
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Paid Winter Break Closure
    
• Transportation Benefits Options
• Company‑Funded Profit‑Sharing Plan/Employee 401k
• Bonus Programs: Potential for individual performance bonuses every trimester and discretionary end‑of‑year all staff bonuses
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options through Mutual of Omaha