Senior Landscape Architect

About the Company

At AECOM, we are dedicated to creating a better world through sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our global team of over 50,000 professionals—including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and construction managers—works collaboratively to solve complex challenges and build a lasting impact for present and future generations.

We invite passionate individuals to join us in our mission to positively influence communities worldwide with groundbreaking projects across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings.

Role Responsibilities

• Independently manage and lead smaller and less complex landscape design projects, coordinating team roles and preparing project deployment plans aligned to the fee structure.
• Lead client interactions, overseeing the presentation and structure of deliverables.
• Interpret, assess, and visually represent applicable public realm and sustainability standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regional regulations.
• Apply a thorough understanding of public realm design principles, translating senior management’s vision frameworks into clear objectives.
• Produce clear written documentation outlining landscape design principles and guidelines.
• Participate actively in internal and external workshops, compiling outcome summaries and guiding design teams to prepare compelling materials based on design leadership directions.
• Deliver complete landscape designs and technical packages with mentorship from senior staff.
• Coordinate technical inputs from multiple disciplines and understand the requirements imposed by relevant authorities.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of regional planting and irrigation standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with project management to understand and monitor project financial status and reporting.
• Provide weekly updates during studio and resource meetings.
• Contribute market knowledge for reviewing landscape cost plans.
• Gain hands-on site experience on active landscape projects, assisting in resolving key issues with senior team support.
• Support bid preparation by developing technical approaches and methodologies, and aid in implementing commercial components while coordinating the delivery structure.
• Organize and maintain internal libraries and update documentation for ongoing projects.
• Innovate design ideas utilizing digital tools and personal expertise.
• Uphold quality standards through rigorous self-review and quality assurance processes prior to sharing deliverables.
• Elevate landscape design graphic standards across projects and document these enhancements for wider team use.
• Mentor new landscape architects and graduates by integrating them into projects and providing them with relevant resources and guidance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Over 6 years of professional experience in landscape architecture focusing on design excellence and project delivery.
• Advanced skills with 3D visualization and BIM software such as SketchUp, Revit, or similar platforms.
• Strong expertise in landscape design principles, spatial planning, and site analysis.
• Experienced in GIS software and digital mapping for environmental and site analysis.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite for presentations and technical documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable landscape design practices, environmental stewardship, and adherence to regional regulatory standards.
• Deep understanding of planting design, irrigation systems, and horticultural standards relevant to project locations.
• Proven ability to lead client meetings and manage stakeholder communications effectively.
• Experienced in financial project management including cost planning and budget monitoring.
• Capable of producing clear technical documentation and design guidelines.
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Experience in construction oversight and addressing site-related challenges.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience for developing junior team members.
• Knowledgeable in bid preparation processes and commercial delivery structures.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple projects concurrently.

Additional Information

AECOM requires all new employees to participate in an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at one of our office locations as part of our secure recruitment process.

Our comprehensive benefits package covers medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, flexible work options, employee assistance programs, retirement savings plans, and more.

We uphold an inclusive workplace culture based on respect, collaboration, and development, encouraging growth through award-winning training programs and diverse career opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to confidential handling of applicant information in accordance with EEO guidelines.