Senior Project Landscape Architect

US-CT-Rocky Hill

ID: 2025-3302
# of Openings: 1
Category: Design
Type: Regular Full-Time

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.

What you’ll do:

• Assist project managers from concept to construction with confidence and curiosity. Anticipate design challenges, recommend smart solutions, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through every phase. You will:
  • 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.

What you will bring:

• 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

Salary range: $100,000k-$120,000k

Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.