Senior Landscape Architect

Hart Howerton

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
Art and Entertainment

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

150000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Lead and contribute senior expertise to landscape architecture projects for a wide variety of clients as part of interdisciplinary teams of architecture, landscape architecture, and planning at Hart Howerton. Maintain the Hart Howerton approach of “designing complete environments,” while responding to market, environmental, and client objectives. Reinforce through design and project leadership Hart Howerton’s established reputation as “big thinkers who can create a vision for the whole” and provide technical expertise, oversight and review for a range of projects in the execution of designs at an equally high level.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and contribute senior expertise to landscape architecture projects for a wide variety of clients as part of interdisciplinary teams of architecture, landscape architecture, and planning
Maintain the Hart Howerton approach of “designing complete environments,” while responding to market, environmental, and client objectives
Reinforce through design and project leadership Hart Howerton’s established reputation as “big thinkers who can create a vision for the whole”
Provide technical expertise, oversight and review for a range of projects in the execution of designs at an equally high level

Requirements:

12 years minimum experience required, 15+ preferred with a landscape architectural firm or division within a firm offering a range of design services
at least 2 years in a leadership/management role
Experienced and knowledgeable in types of work HH pursues
Experience with all stages of work, from concept through construction documents and construction administration
Ability to maintain an appropriate average billable percentage
Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture
MLA preferred
More than one degree/background such as architecture (preferred, not required) and/or interdisciplinary exposure/background
License to practice Landscape Architecture in the US
Strong creative designer: ability to think conceptually, focusing on the technical solutions that make concepts buildable
Proactively consider technical issues in early design stages, develop and mentor the technical knowledge and skills of juniors, and perform technical and QA/QC reviews of detailed design sets prior to issue
Proven ability to make presentations and facilitate discussions
Produce successful, profitable projects, and lead teams required to execute exemplary projects
Oversee relationships with project consultants for assigned projects in the design phase
Assist in preparing fee and workload projections for assigned projects
Document projects and research for reference files
Supervise the production and/or produce documents that convey and interpret design intent
Provide quality control on all projects
Conduct project technical and design reviews when appropriate
Proficiency in all the basic technical skills of landscape architecture including grading, stormwater management strategies, site planning, planting plans, construction documentation, irrigation coordination, graphics, computer skill, etc.
Think like your clients: focus on their goals and objectives
Evidence of strong working relationships with clients and team members, including consultants and contractors
Establish client confidence early in the project through careful listening, interactive dialogue, demonstration of expertise, and experience
Ensure that relations with clients throughout any project are well-managed, proactive, responsive, and enjoyable
Engage clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate design solutions
Communicate design solutions in a clear and compelling way
Ensure that all staff have a high level of satisfaction with their role in teams you lead
Act as a mentor, coaching and motivating design teams and ambitious individuals while encouraging their curiosity and sharing knowledge of the technical aspects of HH project types
Prepare and present employee performance evaluations where appropriate
Proven ability to prioritize and supervise the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
Ability to work effectively with a range of personalities with diplomacy and efficiency
Strong management and communication skills

Nice to have:

MLA
More than one degree/background such as architecture
interdisciplinary exposure/background

What we offer:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k)
Discretionary Year-End Staff Bonus
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Annual Holidays
Professional Development Program/Funds
Commuter/Transit Benefits
Healthy Living Wellness Stipend
“Entourage” – Team-Member Travel Program
Summer Hours

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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