Project Coordinator

Position Summary

KW Landscape Architects (KW) is seeking a Project Coordinator in our San Antonio or Austin office to support the design, documentation, and coordination of landscape architecture projects from early design through construction documentation. This position is ideal for a developing landscape architecture professional with a strong technical foundation who is ready to take on more complex assignments, contribute to design solutions, coordinate with project teams and consultants, and grow into a trusted project team member.

The Project Coordinator brings curiosity, follow-through, technical accuracy, and a commitment to creating thoughtful outdoor environments that support KW’s mission of We Bring People Outside.

• Prepare and coordinate landscape architectural drawings, including planting plans, hardscape plans, layout plans, grading plans, lighting plans, materials plans, tree mitigation plans, and permit planting plans.
• Use KW standards, project direction, and design intent to produce clear, accurate, and well-organized documentation.
• Develop planting designs using KW’s plant palette and document selections in a way that supports design quality, constructability, and project goals.
• Prepare materials schedules, lighting schedules, and related documentation in coordination with the project team and consultants.
• Draft and document construction details under the direction of leadership while building a stronger understanding of construction methods and detailing practices.
• Use company preferred software with increasing independence, accuracy, and efficiency.

KW Landscape Architects (KW) is seeking a Project Coordinator in our San Antonio or Austin office to support the design, documentation, and coordination of landscape architecture projects from early design through construction documentation. This position is ideal for a developing landscape architecture professional with a strong technical foundation who is ready to take on more complex assignments, contribute to design solutions, coordinate with project teams and consultants, and grow into a trusted project team member.

The Project Coordinator brings curiosity, follow-through, technical accuracy, and a commitment to creating thoughtful outdoor environments that support KW’s mission of We Bring People Outside.

• Prepare and coordinate landscape architectural drawings, including planting plans, hardscape plans, layout plans, grading plans, lighting plans, materials plans, tree mitigation plans, and permit planting plans.
• Use KW standards, project direction, and design intent to produce clear, accurate, and well-organized documentation.
• Develop planting designs using KW’s plant palette and document selections in a way that supports design quality, constructability, and project goals.
• Prepare materials schedules, lighting schedules, and related documentation in coordination with the project team and consultants.
• Draft and document construction details under the direction of leadership while building a stronger understanding of construction methods and detailing practices.
• Use company preferred software with increasing independence, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Review background files and information received from consultants to confirm that required information is complete, accurate, and usable.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, representatives, and internal team members when information is missing, unclear, or requires follow-up.
• Complete assigned tasks within the timeline provided by leadership and communicate early when priorities, timing, or project needs shift.
• Provide proactive project status updates to leadership before deadlines or deliverables are at risk.
• Support the coordination of task assignments when appropriate and help maintain project momentum.

• Contribute to design conversations by asking thoughtful questions, studying project context, and developing a stronger understanding of materials, detailing, planting strategy, grading, and…