Senior Project Landscape Architect

Come join our enthusiastic team, helping to shape vibrant, sustainable, rich public spaces and natural landscapes, from resilient community parks to innovative athletic complexes. We are looking for a Senior Project Landscape Architect who brings strong technical expertise, practical construction knowledge, and the skills and ability to help shape open space and recreational landscapes across the East Coast. The ideal candidate is comfortable overseeing implementing complex project plan sets as they are developed from conceptual design ideas through construction. You will play a key role assisting sr. project managers of multidisciplinary teams through all phases of design. A background that includes athletic field design experience and construction implementation and oversight will be highly valued.

You will take ideas from sketch to implementation. This role is both creative and technical; you will help envision great public parks, sport complexes, recreational spaces, and make sure they get built.

What you’ll do:

• Assist project managers from concept to construction with confidence and curiosity. Anticipate design challenges, recommend smart solutions, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through every phase. You will:

  • Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and project partners to keep work moving and expectations aligned on behalf of a project manager

  • Visit sites, lead field investigations, and turn real-world conditions into practical, buildable design solutions

  • Advance design thinking and strengthen our studio’s creative culture through collaboration and critique

  • Produce and coordinate detailed plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates that balance craft with constructability

  • Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders; lead punch walks and field reports; and mentor others through construction-phase problem-solving

• Review your own work and help others do the same. Implement scopes, budgets, and schedules while keeping an eye on quality and detail. Lead coordination, track progress, and make sure every delivery meets both client goals and Weston & Sampson standards, and report updates to the project manager.

• Be a collaborator. Provide constructive feedback, guide design development, and help junior staff build technical prowess. We encourage open communication and continuous improvement and learning across teams and offices

• Bring ideas to the table. Build relationships with clients through your project work.

• Stay organized and initiative-taking. Track project budgets, help forecast staff workloads, and support smart resource planning on a weekly basis in support of project managers.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

• 8 to 12 years of professional experience in landscape architecture with a proven record of developing construction documents and overseeing built projects

• AutoCAD / Civil 3D with Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• 3D modeling and visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, or Enscape

• Microsoft Office Suite; Strong knowledge and agility using Civil 3D. GIS, or BIM coordination is a plus

• Strong understanding of athletic field construction including, grading, drainage, utilities, design, and detailing

• Experience leading the preparation and coordination multidisciplinary bid and construction documents

• Proven experience with construction administration, cost tracking, and field coordination

• Applied knowledge of codes, permitting, ADA, and athletic design practices

• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Proven mentoring and collaboration skills

• Curiosity and passion for creating resilient, inclusive, and well-built public spaces

Salary range: $100,000k-$120,000k

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.

We offer:

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments

• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success

• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways

• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around

• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.

Explore opportunities and apply: https://www.westonandsampson.com/careers

A note to third-party recruiters

Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.