Senior Landscape Architect

Overview

Company Description King’s Landscape Design is a leading landscaping company dedicated to transforming outdoor areas into functional, beautiful living spaces. The team offers a full range of landscaping services, from initial consultation through installation, tailored to each client’s goals and budget. Designs focus on creating outdoor oases that balance aesthetics, usability, and enjoyment for everyday living and entertaining. Highly creative landscapers stay current with the latest trends to deliver stylish, long-lasting outdoor environments that enhance property value and lifestyle.

The Senior Landscape Architect is a full-time, on-site role based in Lemont, IL. This role is responsible for leading the design and planning of residential and commercial landscape projects from concept through construction. Daily work includes meeting with clients to understand their vision and constraints, developing site analyses, preparing conceptual and detailed landscape designs, and producing planting plans and construction documents.

The Senior Landscape Architect will collaborate with project managers, installers, and subcontractors to ensure designs are accurately implemented, on schedule, and within budget. Responsibilities also include mentoring junior team members, coordinating with suppliers, conducting site visits and inspections, and ensuring compliance with local codes, environmental considerations, and best practices in sustainability. The role requires frequent on-site presence for client meetings, measurements, progress reviews, and quality checks.

• Strong landscape planning and site analysis skills to develop functional, code-compliant, and sustainable outdoor spaces.
• Proficiency in landscape design and landscape architecture, including concept development, grading, hardscape layouts, and construction documentation.
• Hands-on experience with landscaping implementation, collaborating with crews to translate plans into built environments and resolve field issues.
• Expertise in planting plans, including plant selection, seasonal interest, zoning, and maintenance considerations appropriate to local climates.
• Proficiency with design and drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit or similar CAD platforms, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite) and ability to create clear visual presentations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field; professional licensure or path to licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading landscape projects from concept through construction, ideally in residential and small commercial settings.
• Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, manage expectations, and incorporate feedback.
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of local building codes, permitting processes, stormwater management, and sustainable design practices is highly beneficial.