Senior Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect - Expert Level

Job Description

We are seeking a Landscape Architect who maintains awareness of evolving landscape technology and site engineering systems. The ideal candidate will understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions, ensuring that all drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents are reviewed and executed accurately. This role requires execution of responsibilities on projects within the scope of schedule and budget, as well as participation in marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of evolving landscape technology and site engineering systems.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Review and execute drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Execute responsibilities on projects within the scope of schedule and budget.
• Engage in marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
• Direct applicable agency review analysis, including accessibility, zoning, and life-safety.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participate actively within collaborative team settings, such as design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction to inspire high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentor staff.
• Coordinate effectively with partners, colleagues, and consultants throughout all project phases.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and BIM.
• Expertise in landscape architecture and landscape design.
• Ability to conduct site analysis.
• Knowledge of building codes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in landscape, architecture, or a related field.
• Professional landscape licensure or 25 years of experience in the design profession.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with the expectation of being onsite 2-3 days per week. The work environment promotes collaboration and innovative design thinking within a supportive team setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boston, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $104100.00 - $153000.00/yr.

401(k) plan 401(k) matching Performance bonuses Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Wellness programs

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.