Job Description

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. 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. 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. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): **Salary Range(s):** - Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 83,700.00 - Max Salary $ 121,400.00 The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. **Primary Location:** United States | CA | Irvine **Organization:** BC-2042 CommDev-US West **Employee Status:** Regular **Job Level:** Nonmanager **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 17/06/2025 10:06:31 **Req ID:** REQ25000254

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