Senior Landscape Architect

About Us Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients. Job Summary This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District. Triangle DeCon Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of landscape architecture, greening, and site improvement projects across District facilities. This leadership role involves supervising landscape architecture staff, directing consultants, reviewing and certifying design documents, and ensuring projects meet applicable codes, sustainability goals, and District standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of professional landscape architectural design experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience, a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, and extensive proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with public agency or educational facilities projects is highly desirable. Responsibilities Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providing professional leadership, technical direction, and guidance in the planning, design, development, and implementation of landscape architecture and greening projectsProvide technical direction and professional oversight to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals engaged in District landscape architecture, greening, irrigation, grading, and related projectsServe as Landscape Architect of Record for District-designed projects and assume professional responsibility for the preparation, review, coordination, and certification of landscape architectural plans, specifications, and related technical documentsPlans, develops, and directs highly complex landscape architectural projects involving landscape design, site planning, greening, irrigation systems, grading, planting, hardscape, and related site improvementsPrepares and certifies plans, specifications, and other professional documents in accordance with applicable laws, codes, standards, and District requirementsLeads the design and development of in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects, applying professional judgment to establish design solutionsDirect and supervise the preparation, review, and coordination of landscape architectural drawings, specifications, construction documents, and design revisions for new landscaping and modifications to existing landscapesDirects and oversees the development, review, negotiation, and processing of Design Service Proposals, scopes of work, and related documents for landscape architectural and greening design servicesLeads coordination and community engagement related to landscape architectural and greening projects with school principals, teachers, parent groups, nonprofit organizations, and other community stakeholders; evaluates input and incorporates appropriate requirements into project developmentReviews, negotiates, and approves task orders, scopes of work, proposals, and related consultant documents for landscape architectural and related professional servicesPrepares and reviews cost estimates, evaluate materials and equipment, establish appropriate installation methods, and assess project delivery methodsConducts site visits and field investigations; evaluates existing site conditions, reviews construction and installation progress, identifies design and technical issues, and provides professional direction to resolve issues affecting landscape and greening projectsReviews and approves technical documentation supporting grant applications for landscape architecture, greening, sustainability, and related projects; ensures that proposed projects and supporting documentation satisfy applicable District and funding-agency requirementsProvides technical consultation and professional advice to District management, project teams, school-site personnel, and other stakeholders regarding landscape architecture, site planning, greening, irrigation, grading, sustainability, and related design mattersReviews project designs and provide recommendations regarding constructability, maintainability, lifecycle considerations, sustainability, accessibility, safety, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District requirementsPerforms other related duties as assigned. Required Experience: Minimum ten (10) years' professional experience in landscape architectural design on commercial and public agency projects, preferably school or university projectsMinimum three (3) years' experience in supervising a team of landscape architects and related staff providing direction and overseeing projects from inception to completionExperience with AutoCad design software systemProficiency in computer office software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)Experience with graphic design and rendering software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, others)Extensive experience in AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture Required Skills: Strong design skills and a passion for creativityStrong organizational skillsA high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulnessKnowledge of planting design, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architectureReview of construction documents, specifications and contractsConstruction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineersStrong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.