Senior Landscape Architect- School Facilities Program

The Greenridge Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision: employer‑pay

Life Insurance: company-paid

PTO: accrues up to 80 hours/yr

Sick Leave: 10 days/yr

Holidays & birthday off

401(k) match

Education support

Referral bonus

Extra paid leave for jury/bereavement

Equipment provided

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Greenridge Group is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead landscape design and campus greening projects for LAUSD Facilities Services Division. You will mentor design teams, manage drawings, and ensure high-quality, budget-conscious solutions that serve students and their communities.

As Landscape Architect of Record, you will collaborate with school administrators, teachers, parents, and consulting engineers to deliver sustainable, accessible outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of professional landscape architectural design experience involving commercial and public agency projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising landscape architects or related design professionals.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong knowledge of planting design, irrigation, grading, hardscape and landscape construction methods.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience in construction administration and coordinating with civil, structural, electrical and other engineering consultants.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape design projects including campus greening, irrigation, planting, grading, hardscape, and site improvements.
• Guide and mentor landscape architects, consultants, and design professionals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, prepare, coordinate, and certify drawings, plans, specifications and related technical documents.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for district-designed landscape projects.
• Oversee project planning and delivery, including scopes of work, consultant proposals, budgets, cost estimates, and design solutions.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, parents, community organizations, and engineers to support project goals.
• Provide construction support with site visits, progress evaluations, and resolution of design challenges.
• Promote sustainable design, accessibility, safety, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Revit

Job description

Are you an experienced Landscape Architect who enjoys leading creative projects, mentoring design teams, and making a lasting impact on communities? The Greenridge Group is a prime contractor and consulting firm specializing in Project and Construction Management for major public-sector agencies.

We are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to support the Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division. This is an exciting opportunity to lead landscape design and campus greening projects that enhance outdoor spaces for students, educators, and surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Landscape Design Projects: Oversee landscape architecture, campus greening, irrigation, planting, grading, hardscape, and site improvement projects.
• Guide and Mentor Teams: Supervise landscape architects, consultants, and design professionals while providing technical direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Design and Construction Documents: Review, prepare, coordinate, and certify drawings, plans, specifications, and related technical documents.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record: Take professional responsibility for District-designed landscape projects.
• Oversee Project Planning and Delivery: Review scopes of work, consultant proposals, project budgets, cost estimates, and design solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Stakeholders: Work with school administrators, teachers, parents, community organizations, and engineering consultants to support project goals.
• Provide Construction Support: Conduct site visits, evaluate construction progress, resolve design challenges, and help ensure projects meet applicable standards.
• Promote Sustainable Design: Support environmentally responsible landscape solutions that consider accessibility, safety, long-term maintenance, and cost-effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from a recognized college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of professional landscape architectural design experience involving commercial and public agency projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising landscape architects or related design professionals, overseeing projects from beginning to completion.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of planting design, irrigation, grading, hardscape, and landscape construction methods.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience in construction administration and coordinating with civil, structural, electrical, and other engineering consultants.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on K-12 school, university, or other educational facility projects.
• Familiarity with Revit, Rhino, or Lumion.
• Experience leading public-sector landscape improvement or sustainability projects.

We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry.

• Medical, Dental & Vision:100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
• Life Insurance:Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO):Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
• Sick Leave:10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
• Holidays:9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
• 401(k):Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
• Education Support:Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
• Referral Bonus:Highest employee referral program of $5,000-$10,000 depending on level of hire
• Extra Paid Leave:For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
• Client Shutdown Days:Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
• Equipment:Laptop provided as needed
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles

Why Join Greenridge?

• Be part of trusted leader in delivering impactful public sector projects.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping safe, modern, high-quality school environments.
• Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to public infrastructure excellence.

The Greenridge Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.