Project Manager, Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer - ( 25000254 )

Description

Through innovative design, we empower communities and help them to realize their potential. Our landscape architects create inspired spaces that reflect context and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer, Project Manager to join our growing Community Development Team in our Irvine office. You will work closely with our Southern California teams, manage projects, assist with designs, construction documents and construction administration California. The successful candidate will work within with the Community Development practice, and collaborate with Architecture, Environmental, and Engineering disciplines and other Business Lines.

As a Project Manager Landscape Architect/Designer, you will work in a team environment on a wide range of projects and scales such as planning and design of parks and recreation facilities; bicycle, pedestrian, and multiuse trails; sports and athletic facilities; healthcare, urban infill, corporate, and educational campuses; and master planned communities including mixed-use and transit-oriented developments. You will lead and assist with assignments across disciplines, manage assignments, provide urban and landscape architecture design experience, and interact with existing and prospective clients with exemplary communication skills and a strategic and design-oriented perspective.

Currently this role is a hybrid work schedule, work from home and in office when required. If you desire to be in the office more than 3 days a week, then you will be assigned a permanent desk. In office work local travel will be required for attending client or public meetings, scoping new assignments, and participating in internal meetings with staff in Community Development and across all business lines.

Stantec is the place where opportunity, great ideas and rewarding careers happen.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Project management
• Prepare and oversee project scoping, graphics, concept design through construction document phase and construction administration.
• Oversee and manage support staff on projects.
• Staff mentorship and inter-office collaboration.
• Develop creative solutions and quality control review on documents.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Licensed Landscape Architect in California, preferred but not required.
• Experience with public and private sectors in major Southern California Cities and Counties, including LA County.
• Desire and the ability to lead and contribute on multiple levels within the design process.
• Excellent creative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to integrate sustainability in all aspects of planning and design.
• Well-versed in local, regional, and national trends in planning, landscape architecture and urban design.
• Ability to successfully scope and deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; LandFX preferred but not required.
• High-level understanding and working knowledge of GIS, Sketch-Up, or similar platforms at a supervisory level of effectiveness.
• Possesses excellent time management skills and has a thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and how they apply to design projects.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program. Minimum 6 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job; other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on the talents of each other, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• CA Other Areas $40 Per Hour - CA Other Areas $58 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-California-Irvine

Organization : BC-2042 CommDev-US West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 3, 2025, 8:53:15 AM

Req ID: 25000254

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans