Senior Project Landscape Architect

Weston & Sampson•Rocky Hill, CT

About The Position

Come join our enthusiastic team, helping to shape vibrant, sustainable, rich public spaces and natural landscapes, from resilient community parks to innovative athletic complexes. We are looking for a Senior Project Landscape Architect who brings strong technical expertise, practical construction knowledge, and the skills and ability to help shape open space and recreational landscapes across the East Coast. The ideal candidate is comfortable overseeing implementing complex project plan sets as they are developed from conceptual design ideas through construction. You will play a key role assisting sr. project managers of multidisciplinary teams through all phases of design. A background that includes athletic field design experience and construction implementation and oversight will be highly valued. You will take ideas from sketch to implementation. This role is both creative and technical; you will help envision great public parks, sport complexes, recreational spaces, and make sure they get built.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
8 to 12 years of professional experience in landscape architecture with a proven record of developing construction documents and overseeing built projects
AutoCAD / Civil 3D with Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
3D modeling and visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, or Enscape
Microsoft Office Suite; Strong knowledge and agility using Civil 3D. GIS, or BIM coordination is a plus
Strong understanding of athletic field construction including, grading, drainage, utilities, design, and detailing
Experience leading the preparation and coordination multidisciplinary bid and construction documents
Proven experience with construction administration, cost tracking, and field coordination
Applied knowledge of codes, permitting, ADA, and athletic design practices
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proven mentoring and collaboration skills
Curiosity and passion for creating resilient, inclusive, and well-built public spaces

Responsibilities

Assist project managers from concept to construction with confidence and curiosity.
Anticipate design challenges, recommend smart solutions, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through every phase.
Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and project partners to keep work moving and expectations aligned on behalf of a project manager
Visit sites, lead field investigations, and turn real-world conditions into practical, buildable design solutions
Advance design thinking and strengthen our studio’s creative culture through collaboration and critique
Produce and coordinate detailed plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates that balance craft with constructability
Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders; lead punch walks and field reports; and mentor others through construction-phase problem-solving
Review your own work and help others do the same.
Implement scopes, budgets, and schedules while keeping an eye on quality and detail.
Lead coordination, track progress, and make sure every delivery meets both client goals and Weston & Sampson standards, and report updates to the project manager.
Be a collaborator. Provide constructive feedback, guide design development, and help junior staff build technical prowess.
Bring ideas to the table. Build relationships with clients through your project work.
Stay organized and initiative-taking. Track project budgets, help forecast staff workloads, and support smart resource planning on a weekly basis in support of project managers.