Senior Landscape Architect & Project Lead

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

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks a senior Landscape Architect to lead and deliver complex landscape projects for public infrastructure and higher education facilities. You will supervise a team of landscape professionals, guide design development, and coordinate stakeholders on site planning, greening, and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s in landscape architecture, 10+ years of experience, 3+ years in leadership, and strong AutoCAD/Adobe skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture is required.
• Minimum ten years of professional landscape architectural design experience on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projects.
• Minimum three years of supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff.
• Extensive experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Landscape Unit staff, projects, programs, and activities, providing leadership and technical direction for landscape architecture and greening initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to consultant landscape architects and design professionals.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects and certify design documents.
• Plan and direct complex landscape architecture projects involving site planning, planting, irrigation, hardscape, grading, and site improvements.
• Prepare and certify landscape architectural plans, specs, and technical documents in compliance with laws, codes, and District requirements.
• Lead in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects and establish design solutions.
• Direct preparation, review, and coordination of landscape drawings and construction documents for new and existing landscapes.
• Oversee development and negotiation of design service proposals and consultant agreements.
• Coordinate community engagement with school administrators, teachers, parent groups, nonprofits, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Accenture Construct seeks a senior Landscape Architect to lead and deliver complex landscape projects for public infrastructure and higher education facilities. You will supervise a team of landscape professionals, guide design development, and coordinate stakeholders on site planning, greening, and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s in landscape architecture, 10+ years of experience, 3+ years in leadership, and strong AutoCAD/Adobe skills.