Senior Landscape Architect & Project Lead Rooftop Terraces

Tier II Landscape Design; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Tier II Landscape Design is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect / Project Lead to guide the design and execution of rooftop gardens, terraces, courtyards, waterfront landscapes, and outdoor amenities across NYC and the greater metropolitan area. As a design-build firm, Tier II bridges design, construction, and execution, delivering projects from concept to built environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong creative vision, technical expertise, leadership, and hands-on

Qualifications

• A degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA).
• 7+ years of professional landscape architecture experience.
• Strong portfolio showing exceptional design and built work.
• Proven experience with NYC rooftop gardens, terraces, courtyards, or complex urban landscapes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with SketchUp, Rhino or Lumion.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape projects from concept through construction documentation and installation.
• Develop design concepts for rooftops, terraces, courtyards, waterfronts, and amenity spaces.
• Lead client presentations and coordinate with architects, developers, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Oversee construction documentation, detailing, materials, planting design, and project delivery.
• Design for urban rooftop conditions including loads, drainage, waterproofing, irrigation, wind exposure, and constructability.
• Mentor junior designers through design development and documentation.
• Conduct site visits and resolve field conditions to preserve design intent.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, project management, and construction teams to align design with budget and schedule.
• Work on SWPPP plans and submissions for urban projects.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Project Leadership

Team Mentoring

Communication

Education

BLA or MLA

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Tier II Landscape Design is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect / Project Lead to guide the design and execution of rooftop gardens, terraces, courtyards, waterfront landscapes, and outdoor amenities across NYC and the greater metropolitan area. As a design-build firm, Tier II bridges design, construction, and execution, delivering projects from concept to built environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong creative vision, technical expertise, leadership, and hands-on