Landscape Architect
- Houston, TX, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 5-10 years of professional experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
WGA is a multidisciplinary firm creating parks, master planned communities, corporate/educational campuses, streetscapes, and mixed-use urban places that serve communities and the environment. We're looking for a licensed landscape architect to lead projects from concept through construction.
For consideration, please submit a complete application including your resume and portfolio.
Responsibilities
The Landscape Architect will manage/assist in managing a portfolio of projects, guide design direction, and mentor junior staff. You will be the main contact for clients, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead projects from concept design through construction administration
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and fee tracking across multiple projects
- Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates
- Coordinate with civil engineers, architects, and other consultants
- Run client meetings, public presentations, and community engagement sessions
- Guide permitting and regulatory approvals
- Mentor and review the work of designers and junior staff
- Contribute to proposals, interviews, and business development
Qualifications
Education/Licensure
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture (LAAB-accredited)
- Active professional landscape architect license (PLA) in Texas or eligibility for reciprocity
Experience
- 5-10 years of professional experience
- Proven project management experience, including budgets, schedules, and teams
- Strong knowledge of site design, grading, drainage, planting, irrigation, and hardscape materials
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp; Civil 3D or GIS a plus
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
- Experience with construction administration and contractor coordination
Preferred
- Experience with sustainable design (SITES, stormwater management, native planting)
- Public-sector or municipal project experience
Licensed Irrigator, LEED, SITES AP, or similar credential