Senior Landscape Architect — LA School Campus Greening

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Unit across campus projects, greening and site improvements. You will supervise staff, coordinate with consultants, and serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District designs.

You will collaborate with principals, teachers, parent groups, and community partners to shape outdoor spaces that support students and neighborhoods for decades.

Qualifications

• : Ten years of professional landscape architectural design experience on public/commercial projects.
• : Three years supervising a team of landscape architects and staff.
• : Proficiency with AutoCAD; strong Adobe Creative Suite capabilities.
• : Experience with graphic design and rendering software.
• : Proficiency with Word, Excel, and general office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Landscape Unit, directing staff and consultants on design, greening, irrigation, grading, and site improvements.
• Act as Landscape Architect of Record for District projects, certify plans and documents, and ensure compliance with laws and District requirements.
• Oversee design development, construction documents, and coordination with engineers and other consultants.
• Direct cost estimates, procurement of design services, and contract management for landscape projects.
• Engage with principals, teachers, parents, and community partners to incorporate input and funding considerations.
• Provide field oversight through site visits, review progress, and resolve design issues.
• Advise district management and project teams on landscape architecture, site planning, and sustainability matters.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Team supervision

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design

Office software

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Unit across campus projects, greening and site improvements. You will supervise staff, coordinate with consultants, and serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District designs.

You will collaborate with principals, teachers, parent groups, and community partners to shape outdoor spaces that support students and neighborhoods for decades.