Senior Landscape Architect — Lead Large-Scale Greening

Accenture PLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect Leader to oversee the Landscape Unit, guide complex design and greening projects, and ensure compliance with standards. You will supervise staff, coordinate with districts, and act as the Landscape Architect of Record for major initiatives.

The role demands at least 10 years of professional landscape architecture experience, a valid L.A. registration, and proficiency with Land F/X and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture
• Minimum ten (10) years’ professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff providing direction and overseeing projects from inception to completion
• A valid certificate of registration as a licensed Landscape Architect issued by the California State Board of Landscape Architects
• Experience with Land F/X software for landscape and irrigation design
• Experience with AutoCad design software system

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Landscape Unit’s staff, projects, and programs, providing professional leadership and technical guidance for landscape architecture and greening initiatives
• Direct and supervise consultant landscape architects and design professionals working on landscaping, irrigation, grading, and site improvement projects
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects, preparing, reviewing, coordinating, and certifying plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Lead the planning, design, and development of complex landscape architecture, greening, land-use planning, planting, hardscape, and irrigation projects
• Oversee the preparation, review, and coordination of design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and revisions in compliance with applicable laws, codes, standards, and District requirements
• Manage the development, negotiation, and approval of design service proposals, scopes of work, task orders, and consultant agreements for landscape architecture and greening services
• Coordinate community engagement with school personnel, parent groups, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders
• Prepare and review cost estimates, evaluate materials and equipment, determine installation and project delivery methods, and assess constructability, maintenance, sustainability, accessibility, safety, and lifecycle costs
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to evaluate existing conditions, monitor construction progress, identify technical issues, and direct appropriate resolutions
• Review and approve grant application documentation, provide technical consultation to District leadership and project teams, and ensure projects meet funding requirements and District standards
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

Land F/X

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect Leader to oversee the Landscape Unit, guide complex design and greening projects, and ensure compliance with standards. You will supervise staff, coordinate with districts, and act as the Landscape Architect of Record for major initiatives.

The role demands at least 10 years of professional landscape architecture experience, a valid L.A. registration, and proficiency with Land F/X and AutoCAD.