Sr. Mgr., Landscape Architecture ($123,000.00 - $163,600.00)

Irvine Company•Irvine, CA

22d•$123,000 - $163,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Landscape Architecture oversees landscape design projects from concept through completion across the Irvine Office property portfolio, including new developments, reinvestment, and operational projects. The role drives the vision and execution of office environments, integrating design excellence and project execution while ensuring alignment with Irvine Company’s brand identity and goals. The position establishes project scopes based on site analysis and commercial objectives, leads external consultants across planning, design, and construction, and reviews design documents to ensure conformance with design intent. It coordinates workflows, schedules, and cost controls; prepares and presents design materials to senior management; and provides expertise on planting schemes that balance aesthetics, maintenance needs, and long-term species performance. The role also leads site walks, field inventories, material selection, submittal coordination, value engineering, and landscape and public realm design support for acquisitions, construction, and property management teams.

Requirements

Proficiency with design-related software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Expertise in selecting adaptable plant species that balance design aesthetics and long-term performance.
Resilience and adaptability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Valid California driver’s license and continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law; regular and frequent vehicle operation is an essential duty.
Travel required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) credential preferred.
Five or more years of relevant landscape architecture design, management, and construction experience.

Responsibilities

Establish comprehensive project scopes by combining site analysis with commercial objectives from Leasing and Asset Management to maximize property value.
Direct and manage external consultants across planning, design, and construction, providing direction and critique to maintain project speed.
Interpret and review landscape working drawings, construction details, and 3D visualization packages to ensure conformance with design intent.
Coordinate design workflows, optimize schedules, and enforce cost controls across project phases.
Create, organize, and present design materials to Senior Management to secure strategic alignment and executive approvals.
Provide expertise on interior and exterior planting schemes, balancing aesthetics with operational maintenance constraints and long-term species longevity.
Lead site walks and field inventories to audit existing conditions, select materials, and coordinate submittal documentation.
Lead value engineering initiatives for complex landscape packages to reduce capital expenditure without compromising design integrity or asset longevity.
Serve as the internal landscape and public realm design subject matter expert for acquisitions, construction, and property management teams during due diligence.