Project Landscape Architect

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

Project Landscape Architect leading landscape architecture projects at Langan in Arlington, VA. Involves planning, designing, and permitting while managing staff and multiple projects.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist discipline leadership with the planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development and planning projects;
Coordinate and work with staff to prepare site work cost estimates, zoning analyses and determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data;
Write and review draft reports, including feasibility studies, proposals, and technical specifications;
Plan, schedule and develop task and project budgets. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders;
Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines. Minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget;
Provide direct oversight and management of staff and senior staff for specific project assignments;
Coach, train and motivate staff;
Remain current on landscape architecture practices, guidelines, regulations, and best management practices and attend internal training to expand knowledge and skills;
and Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
6+ years prior related experience
Landscape Architecture license in good standing
Passion for design excellence and the challenges of creating inspiring places in urban environments
Possess creative and exceptional technical skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Illustrator and 3D Modeling
Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing
Please provide portfolio of work samples with application.

Benefits

Comp & perks

full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
employee resource groups
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs
and much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

landscape architecturecivil engineeringland developmentsite work cost estimateszoning analysesfeasibility studiestechnical specificationsproject budgets3D modelingdesign excellence

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcoachingtrainingmotivationteam collaborationproject managementtime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Architecture license