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Weston & Sampson · 22 hours ago

Senior Project Landscape Architect

Rocky Hill, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Weston & Sampson is an employee-owned environmental and infrastructure consulting firm seeking a Senior Project Landscape Architect. The role involves overseeing the implementation of complex project plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality public spaces and landscapes are developed from concept to construction.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

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. We encourage open communication and continuous improvement and learning across teams and offices

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

Qualification

Landscape ArchitectureAutoCADCivil 3D3D modelingConstruction administrationAthletic field designTechnical specificationsCommunication skillsMentoring skillsCollaboration skillsProject management

Required

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