Senior Landscape Architect

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Project Support Services (PSS) is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division.

This position provides professional leadership and technical direction to the District’s Landscape Unit within Maintenance & Operations. The ideal candidate has extensive landscape architectural design experience, strong team leadership skills, and the ability to oversee landscape and campus greening projects from inception through completion.

Position Overview

The Senior Landscape Architect will lead the planning, design, development, and implementation of landscape architecture and greening projects throughout the District.

This role includes serving as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects, supervising staff, overseeing consultants, and coordinating with District personnel, school communities, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providing professional leadership, technical direction, and guidance.
• Provide technical direction and professional oversight to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals supporting District projects.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects, assuming professional responsibility for the preparation, review, coordination, and certification of landscape architectural plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Plan, develop, and direct complex projects involving landscape design, site planning, greening, irrigation systems, grading, planting, hardscape, and related site improvements.
• Lead the design and development of in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects.
• Direct and supervise the preparation, review, and coordination of drawings, specifications, construction documents, and design revisions for new landscaping and modifications to existing landscapes.
• Prepare and certify plans, specifications, and other professional documents in accordance with applicable laws, codes, standards, and District requirements.
• Oversee the development, review, negotiation, and processing of Design Service Proposals, scopes of work, and related documents.
• Review, negotiate, and approve task orders, proposals, scopes of work, and consultant documents for landscape architectural and related professional services.
• Coordinate community engagement with school principals, teachers, parent groups, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders; evaluate input and incorporate appropriate requirements into project development.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, evaluate materials and equipment, establish appropriate installation methods, and assess project delivery methods.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to evaluate existing conditions, review construction progress, identify technical issues, and provide direction to resolve them.
• Review and approve technical documentation supporting grant applications for landscape architecture, greening, sustainability, and related projects.
• Provide technical consultation and professional advice to District management, project teams, school-site personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Review project designs for constructability, maintainability, lifecycle considerations, sustainability, accessibility, safety, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from a recognized college or university.

Required Experience

• At least ten (10) years of professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects.
• At least three (3) years of experience supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff, providing direction and overseeing projects from inception to completion.
• Extensive experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience with graphic design and rendering software.
• Proficiency with computer office software, including Word, Excel, and Adobe applications.
• Knowledge of planting design, materials, and the technical aspects of landscape architecture.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, specifications, and contracts.
• Construction administration experience, including coordination with civil, electrical, structural, and other consultants.
• Strong design skills and a passion for creativity.
• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Landscape architectural design experience on school or university projects.
• Experience using Revit, Rhino, and Lumion.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced landscape architecture professional who combines creative design skills with strong technical knowledge and team leadership experience.

They can effectively supervise staff, guide consultants, review construction documents, and coordinate complex landscape and greening projects. They communicate clearly with District personnel, school communities, and design teams while developing practical, sustainable, and maintainable design solutions.

Why Join PSS?

At Project Support Services, you will have the opportunity to support LAUSD landscape and campus greening projects that improve educational environments throughout Los Angeles.

As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced professionals while helping deliver projects that enhance school campuses and serve local communities.

Apply Today

If you meet the education and experience requirements and have a strong background in landscape architectural design, team supervision, and construction administration, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit a detailed résumé highlighting your relevant experience, employment dates, education, professional licenses or certifications, software proficiency, and significant projects.

Project Support Services (PSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.