Landscape Architect

Populous • Houston, TX

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Populous is seeking a Landscape Architect to join OJB Studios, a Populous Company, in Houston, Texas. The role provides leadership to studio and project teams delivering complex landscape architectural planning and design projects. The preferred candidate has at least seven years of landscape architecture experience and is interested in a dynamic global design environment involving public assembly building types such as sports venues, convention centers, and airports.

The Landscape Architect leads design teams in developing concepts and presentation materials, contributes to design critiques, and presents work to clients, communities, public agencies, and other stakeholders. The position also supports client relationships, project research and documentation, and collaboration with clients across design, development, and construction administration. The role supports project managers in preserving design intent and meeting project goals, schedules, and budgets, while coaching and mentoring staff.

Travel may be required. The position requires safe access and movement through active construction sites and includes sedentary work, prolonged sitting, frequent computer use, and occasional movement in an office environment. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), FSA/HSA, paid time off, and continuing education benefits.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA) from an accredited program.
• At least 7 years of professional landscape architectural experience.
• Current Registered Landscape Architect license.
• Proficiency with design programs including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills for communicating design concepts.
• Strong leadership skills and a team-oriented approach to collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, positive, and able to solve problems in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to safely access and move through construction sites, including areas under active development.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Prior experience in a dynamic global design environment with public assembly building types such as sports venues, convention centers, and airports.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams in conceptualizing and developing design ideas, diagrams, digital models, and presentation materials.
• Participate in collaborative critiques and provide feedback on early-phase design concepts.
• Prepare and deliver design presentations to clients, communities, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct or assist with operational and design research to validate design feasibility and ensure project documentation complies with company policies and industry standards.
• Collaborate directly with clients throughout design, development, and construction administration, acting as an intermediary between clients and the design team.
• Support Project Managers during construction administration to maintain design intent and achieve project goals within schedules and budgets.
• Coach and mentor staff and support their professional development.

Benefits

• Professional and personal development programs.
• Summer hours.
• Hybrid schedule.
• Paid architect licensure and certification exams.
• Wedding pay.
• Charitable match program.
• Market-leading wellness, health, and welfare benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• FSA/HSA.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior