Senior Landscape Architect: From Design to Construction

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Indianapolis is seeking a Landscape Architect to lead design and documentation from concept through construction, coordinating with clients, engineers, and architects.

The ideal candidate holds a LA license with 10+ years of experience, and is proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office. This role demands strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a commitment to mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited program.
• Active Landscape Architect license required, with the ability to maintain continuing education and state licensure requirements.
• 10+ years of landscape architecture experience preferred, with strong experience in construction documentation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of landscape architecture principles, site design, construction methods, materials, specifications, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and coordinate technical drawings, grading plans, surveys, specifications, and plans from multiple disciplines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while working independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to mentor and guide staff while anticipating project needs and maintaining documentation progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture design and documentation from conceptual design through construction documentation and administration.
• Review, redline, and prepare landscape architecture drawings, specifications, details, and construction documents.
• Consult with internal designers, management, clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals regarding landscape and hardscape design requirements and best practices.
• Analyze surveys, topographical data, aerial photography, zoning requirements, grading plans, blueprints, and other project information to develop functional designs.
• Coordinate landscape improvements with civil, electrical, architectural, and other disciplines to ensure cohesive and accurate drawing sets.
• Sign and seal landscape construction documents and monitor projects to ensure design standards, specifications, and health, safety, and welfare requirements are met.
• Perform construction administration activities, including contractor communications, pre-construction meetings, submittal and shop drawing reviews, site walkthroughs, and punch lists.
• Develop project quantities, construction cost opinions, narratives, scopes, and fee proposals as needed.
• Participate in and lead project meetings, client presentations, public involvement initiatives, and professional speaking engagements.
• Mentor staff, provide technical guidance, maintain organized project documentation, track deadlines, and ensure project tasks progress efficiently.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project management

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Active Landscape Architect license

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Indianapolis is seeking a Landscape Architect to lead design and documentation from concept through construction, coordinating with clients, engineers, and architects.

The ideal candidate holds a LA license with 10+ years of experience, and is proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office. This role demands strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a commitment to mentoring staff.