Senior Landscape Architect/Designer, Project Manager

Integral Consulting•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a collaborative and creative senior landscape architect/designer to join the landscape architecture group in our San Francisco Bay Area office (Los Gatos, Santa Clara County). In this role, you will facilitate the planning and design of habitat restoration, open space, park, trail, and ecology-driven campus projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The group works closely with restoration specialists, wildlife biologists, botanists, wetland scientists, and aquatic ecologists to create projects that support both ecological and community objectives. Collaboration is central to how we work and offers opportunities to engage in projects from early planning and analysis through design and implementation. The team’s work spans all phases of project delivery, from site analysis and conceptual planning through detailed design, construction documentation, and implementation support. Current projects include shoreline parks, habitat restoration sites, business campuses, trails, and open space systems that enhance ecological health while creating engaging experiences for the community. This position can accommodate a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and remote work; work in the Los Gatos office is anticipated at least once a week and site visits will be required.

Requirements

Candidates should hold an academic degree in landscape architecture (MLA preferred).
5+ years of design experience in landscape architecture.
Experience designing parks and urban environments is a must (e.g., paving, plazas, boardwalks, custom furnishings, tree wells/rooting volumes, interpretive elements)
Excellent written, graphic and oral communication skills
A keen design sense and knack for analysis and problem-solving
Adept at hand rendering
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers
Strong technical skills are required at all phases of design and construction, with demonstrated experience of implemented projects:
Understanding of and interest in ecological processes and habitat design in wildland and developed contexts.
Prior experience collaborating with scientific experts and conveying ecological approaches into the design process
Well-versed and efficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
Development of design concepts and preparation of presentation-quality graphics and illustrations
Preparation of detailed construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Construction oversight/administration, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and observation of the contractor’s work
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers
Project Management Experience
Demonstrated experience preparing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets and tracking them through project completion
History of working on multiple complex projects concurrently
Prior experience coordinating with clients, project team partners, and subconsultants
Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff
High comfort level in running meetings, giving presentations, and leading client interactions

Nice To Haves

3D modeling experience is a plus (Sketchup, Revit, AutoCAD Civil3D)

Responsibilities

Analyzing site conditions and developing conceptual designs and construction documents.
Creating graphics plans and sections to support the ecological basis of design and planning for public access, creek, marsh and wetland restoration.
Providing construction period services, including site visits and contractor coordination.
Assisting restoration, wildlife, and plant ecologists with fieldwork, including conducting field surveys and long-term monitoring of restoration sites.
When serving as project manager, supporting and mentoring design staff, developing proposals, helping build and managing client relationships, and serving as a liaison with project partners, agency contacts, and project stakeholders.